Simple Artichoke Dip/Spread

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Author Eat the Rainbow

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Simple Artichoke Dip/Spread

This kid favorite will have everyone asking for your recipe. Serve it with crackers or fresh baked bread!

Ingredients

Dip

• 1 13.5-ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained
• ¾ cup canned great northern beans
• ½ cup cashews
• 1 Tablespoon sweet mild small peppers, chopped
• ¼ small onion
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Vegetable Sticks

• Carrots, washed and cut into strips
• Celery, washed and cut into strips
• Bell peppers, washed and cut into strips

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients for the dip in a blender/food processor and process until it’s smooth.
2. Serve with cut vegetables

Notes

Variations to Try

• You can use cannellini or white beans
• You can dip rice crackers, pita bread or pita chips
• Great on toasts

Something to Chew on 

• What are artichokes? Where do they grow? 
• What is the difference between food prepared in a blender and a food processor? 
• Why are beans good for us?

Dip, Eat the Rainbow