Snack: Sweet Onion, White Bean and Artichoke Dip

This dip is a great subsitute for high calorie, high fat spinach artichoke dip. Bring it as an appetizer to holiday gatherings or enjoy it at home as a snack.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Sweet Onion, White Bean and Artichoke Dip

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1, 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
pinch cayenne
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1, 15-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained
¼ cup rehydrated diced sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, sugar, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth, but thick.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Make sure the ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be gluten-free.