Cannellini Bean Dip with Lemon and Parmesan — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5- or 15-ounce) can cannellini beans ((drained and rinsed))
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Strained juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch cayenne pepper or a couple of dashes of hot sauce
• Coarse or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ((to taste))
• Minced fresh parsley or paprika ((to garnish; optional))