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Green Goddess Recipe

This recipe has heat from the jalapenos, freshness from lemon juice, and makes the most delightful dip for veggies!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Appetizer
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 can of cannelini beans, drained
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 1 bunch of scallions, washed and dried
  • 1 bunch of parsley, washed and dried
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, washed and dried
  • 1-3 jalapenos, depending on your preference for heat
  • juice of 1-2 lemons
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400. 
  • Cut the top off the head of garlic, top with a bit of olive oil and roast until caramelized, about 35 minutes. 
  • In a small pot, combine drained cannelini beans and undrained can of chickpeas with water to cover them. Bring to just a simmer. 
  • Save 4 oz of water, set aside. Drain the beans. 
  • To a food processor or blender, combine drained beans, 4 oz of bean water, scallions, parsley, cilantro, jalapenos (start with 1), lemon juice (start with 1), olive oil. 
  • Blend for a few minutes until well combined. Taste for heat, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Adjust accordingly, a little at a time. 
  • Serve with veg, crackers, pita, on a sandwich, over chicken, etc!
Keyword hummus