Winter Greens and White Bean Hummus in Endive
This festive spin on hummus is a healthier (and hipper) alternative to the standard spinach and artichoke dip.
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Cut down your holiday prep with this make-ahead no-fuss hummus recipe that will delight your guests without leaving you frazzled. Pre-separate the endive leaves and store in a zippered plastic bag for day-of-party ease. For even faster prep, skip the endive and serve in bowl with crackers or creative crudités; try sliced daikon radish, sugar snap peas, asparagus spears, artichoke hearts, heirloom carrots, or purple string beans.
Winter Greens and White Bean Hummus in Endive
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz. can white beans
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small leek, thinly slice (white part only)
- 1-1/2 cups packed winter greens (escarole, kale, chard, endive, arugula)
- 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 4 heads Belgian endive, separated into individual leaves
- Smoked paprika for garnish, optional
- Minced parsley for garnish, optional
Preparation
- Drain beans in colander and rinse well. Set aside.
- In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add leeks and cook 2 minutes, until just starting to soften. Add greens, toss to coat with oil, and cook 3–5 minutes, until greens are just tender. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
- Combine beans and greens mixture in food processor, and process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to plastic container with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to plate. Two hours or less before serving, spoon mixture into individual endive leaves. Arrange on platter and sprinkle with smoked paprika and parsley, if using. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 90
- Carbohydrate Content 10 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 4.5 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 125 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g