Ingredients

1 14-oz can of navy beans, drained and rinsed

1 large garlic bulb

1/2 c ricotta cheese

4 T extra-virgin olive oil

2 t fresh thyme

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1/4 t salt

Preparation

Heat oven to 375F. Slice off top of garlic bulb, drizzle cloves with 1 T olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 35 min, let cool, then squeeze garlic pulp into food processor with beans and other ingredients. Blend until smooth.