Perfectly
paired with goat cheese, spicy jalapenos, and hearty beans, this dip
is full of terrific taste and healthy ingredients. Serve with veggies
or bread for a cunning combination your guests will be howling for.
Jalapeno
& Goat Cheese White Bean Dip with Cilantro and Lime EOs
2
cans white kidney beans
1-2 jalapenos, depending on your preferred
spice level
2-ounce plain goat cheese
1 toothpick Cilantro
essential oil
1-3 drops Lime essential oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp
honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive
oil
1-3 tbsp water for desired consistency
Directions
Preheat
oven to broil (500°F).
Place
jalapenos on a baking sheet and rub with olive oil. Roast peppers
under the broiler until jalapeno skin is blistered and blackened
(about 5-10 minutes). Turn them with a pair of tongs periodically to
ensure all sides are equally done. Once done, pull jalapenos from the
oven with a pair of tongs and place in a covered bowl. This allows
the skin to steam and loosen. Remove skins (they will peel off),
tops, and seeds, then roughly chop.
Place
all ingredients, except Cilantro essential oil and olive oil, into
the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse
5-6 times. Add a toothpick of Cilantro essential oil by dipping the
toothpick into the oil and then swirling it into the dip.
Pulse
10-15 times adding small amounts of olive oil until the desired
consistency is reached. Taste and adjust any seasonings to your
liking. Store in the refrigerator but serve at room temperature with
garlic crostini, veggies, whole grain chips, or pita slices.
Health
Highlights:
*
White Kidney Beans- These legumes are filled with antioxidants that
can help fight off certain types of cancer, heart disease, and other
degenerative diseases. A one cup serving of white kidney beans
contains almost half of your recommended daily fiber needs. (1)
*
Jalapenos- Capsaicin is the substance in jalapenos that gives it its
kick. Additionally, capsaicin can also help raise your metabolism and
diminish your appetite, which can aid in weight loss. (2)
*
Goat Cheese- This type of cheese has significantly less sodium than
most cheeses. Switching to goat cheese can help reduce the
risks associated with high sodium diets such as high blood pressure
and cardiovascular disease. (3)
1
//healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-white-kidney-beans-4420.html;
//www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/white-beans-navy.php
2
//www.livestrong.com/article/409721-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-jalapeno-peppers/
3
//www.livestrong.com/article/402645-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-eating-goat-cheese/
