Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip

Hummus is one of my favorite foods and this dip is a great alternative.  Paired with pita chips or veggies, this dip is a great appetizer or snack.  I added extra crushed red pepper because I love spice!

Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip

Source: adapted from Annie's Eats, originally adapted from Kirby Von Scrumptious

Ingredients:
5 cups canned white beans, such as cannellini or Great Northern
5 tbsp. chopped basil
1 1/4 cup sweet marinated roasted red peppers
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
½ tsp. salt
ground black pepper
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. sugar

Directions:
Add the beans and all remaining ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.  Taste mixture and adjust seasonings as desired.