Crudités with White Bean Hummus

Karen Steffens
How to Make It
Step 1
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In a food processor, combine beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Whirl until smooth. Spoon into a bowl and set on a platter. Around hummus, arrange colorful vegetables such as sliced red and/or orange bell peppers, sliced carrots, and blanched asparagus spears and broccoli florets.
Step 2
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon hummus.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz.) small white beans, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
vegetables (see below)