Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 3 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • Chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Method

  • Heat a small saucepan over low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook 5 minutes. Place beans and 1/3 cup water in a food processor. Add garlic mixture, ricotta cheese, and next 3 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon black pepper); process until smooth.
  • Place bean mixture in a 3-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.
  • Stir in olives and lemon rind. Garnish with rosemary and pepper, if desired.