Ingredients

1

bulb garlic, unpeeled

2

teaspoons olive or vegetable oil

1

can (15.5 ounces) great northern beans, drained and 2 tablespoons liquid reserved

3

tablespoons lemon juice

1/2

teaspoon salt

Chopped fresh parsley

Pita bread wedges, crackers or raw vegetables, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Cut 1/2-inch slice off top of garlic bulb. Drizzle oil over garlic bulb. Wrap garlic in foil. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until garlic is soft when pierced with a knife; cool slightly.

Squeeze garlic into food processor. Add beans, reserved bean liquid, lemon juice and salt. Cover and process until uniform consistency.

Spoon dip into serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread wedges.