Garlic Lemon Dip

Name: Garlic Lemon Dip
Ingredients: 1/4 pound day-old Italian bread, crusts removed and cut into large pieces; 2 cups water; 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 medium red potatoes, peeled, cubed, cooked and cooled; 5 to 6 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; Chopped walnuts or almonds, optional; Pita chips or crackers

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 pound day-old Italian bread, crusts removed and cut into large pieces
2 cups water
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 medium red potatoes, peeled, cubed, cooked and cooled
5 to 6 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
Chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
Pita chips or crackers

Directions

1

In a large bowl, soak bread in water for 15 minutes. Squeeze bread and place in a small bowl (there should be about 1 cup of bread); set aside.
2

In a blender, combine the lemon juice, potatoes, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. Add bread; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil until blended.
3

Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with nuts if desired. Serve with pita ships or crackers. Store in the refrigerator.