1 15-oz. can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 C. water
1/2 C. plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or 1 T. of roasted garlic
pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 T. chopped fresh chives
1 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 T. lemon juice

Whiz 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, and tarragon, salt and lemon juice. Serve in a bowl surrounded by spring vegetables such as sugar snap peas, tiny radishes, baby carrots, and lightly steamed baby new potatoes.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1/4 C.

Calories: 40
Fat: .5g
Fiber: 2g