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Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato and Bean Dip

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato and Bean Dip. Recipe courtesy of Bush's® Beans.

Ingredients:

  • 1 jar artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 16 ounce can pinto beans
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

Preparation:

In 3-quart saucepan combine artichokes, pinto beans, garlic, stock, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower flame and simmer covered, for 10 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients and continue simmering, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes to concentrate the liquid. Serve immediately or at room temperature with crackers.

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