Slow Cooker Mediterranean Bean Dip

Method

Step by step

1. 01

   Sort and rinse beans.

2. 02

   Place beans (half of a bag) in a 5-Quart or larger slow cooker and cover with water (water should be 1-2 inches above the beans)

3. 03

   Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours or overnight (I usually just put them on before I go to bed and let them cook all night)

4. 04

   Once beans have absorbed all the water, puree in batches in a blender, adding olive oil as needed to reach desired consistency.

5. 05

   Place bean puree back in the slow cooker.

6. 06

   Stir in garlic, rosemary, ricotta, lemon juice, parmesan, salt & pepper.

7. 07

   Cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours or until heated through.

8. 08

   Taste the bean dip and adjust seasonings to your liking. I like to add more garlic!

9. 09

   Transfer dip to a serving dish (or to a Crock-Pot brand warmer) and stir in diced tomatoes.

10. 10

    If desired, top with sliced kalamata olives for serving.

11. 11

    Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.

Originally published on getcrocked.com.