• 1 lb. canned Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice

Mix the beans and garlic in a blender, adding enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Blend for 2 full minutes to make it silky-smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in the yogurt, cayenne, chives, parsley, tarragon, salt, and lemon juice.

Suggestion: Serve in a bowl surrounded by spring vegetables such as sugar snap peas, tiny radishes, baby carrots, and lightly steamed baby new potatoes.

Source: 5 A Day

Per serving: calories 157, fat 1.0g, 6% calories from fat, cholesterol 2mg, protein 11.2g, carbohydrates 26.9g, fiber 8.1g, sugar 4.6g, sodium 63mg, diet points 2.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.2, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.5, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.1, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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