- 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
- Mash garlic with salt with the side of a chef's knife.
- Transfer mashed garlic to a food processor. Add beans, oil, lemon juice, cayenne and black pepper; puree until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and stir in sage.