Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek, washed and finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 x 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt & black pepper, to taste
  • pita crisps and blanched vegetables , to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a heavy based pan over low heat.
  • Add leek, garlic and fennel.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes until leek has softened.
  • Add beans and cook a further 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Process leek mixture, Philly*, lemon juice, salt & pepper until smooth.
  • Allow to cool, serve with blanched vegetables.