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Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Dip

 

Zesty Citrus Butternut Squash Dip

Ingredients
  • 1 15 oz butternut squash (puree)
  • ½ cup white cannellini beans, drained
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 tsp roasted garlic
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp EVOO
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh orange zest
  • dash cinnamon
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • fold in: 1 cup fresh arugula, finely chopped
  • garnish: arugula, ½ orange, peeled, sliced into cubes, dash cayenne on top
  • extra zesty: add in a splash of lemon juice

Instructions
  1. Process your dip ingredients – until smooth.
  2. Taste test – adjust as desired.
  3. Finely chop your arugula. Fold it into the mixture – leave out a few bits for garnish.
  4. Place in a 250 degree oven to heat for 25 minutes. Or stick in microwave until heated through (about 1-2 minutes)
  5. Garnish dip with arugula, orange, dash of cayenne and a slight drizzle of good olive oil. Serve warm with bread slices for dipping.