Cannellini Bean & Artichoke Spread

Yield: approx 3 cups,

  • 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup olive oil + more for consistency if needed
  • 1 14 oz tin of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed -organic if possible
  • 1 14-ounce tin of artichoke hearts or artichoke bottoms, drained -organic if possible
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 10-12 tarragon leaves

Method

Place all ingredients in food processor with S blade and pulse to combine. Turn off processor, scrape down sides of bowl and then blend again until combined. Add additional oil if required to make a spreadable consistency that is not dry but lightly textured and creamy. Season to taste with extra salt if desired.