White Bean and Roasted Garlic Dip

Ingredients

• 6 servings baked tortilla chips for serving
• 28 ounce beans white rinsed drained canned
• 2 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
• 1 head garlic 
• 0.5  juice of lemon 
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin for roasting garlic
• 6 servings cut-up vegetables raw such as carrots, celery and peppers, for serving assorted

Equipment

• food processor
• oven
• wooden spoon
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Slice off the very top of the garlic head.
3. Drizzle the head with olive oil and wrap in foil.
4. Place on a sheet tray and bake until tender and fragrant, roughly 35 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool.
6. Remove the cloves and mash with a wooden spoon.
7. Add the olive oil, basil, mint, beans, lemon juice, and some salt and pepper to a food processor and pulse until smooth. For a smooth texture, leave the machine running for a moment.
8. Serve with the vegetables and baked tortilla chips.