Goat Cheese Queso
Course
Appetizers
Cuisine
Vegetarian
Servings
Prep Time
8
people
20
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
8
people
20
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Ingredients
1 15
oz
can cannellini beans
rinsed and drained
3
ounces
goat cheese
crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/4
cup
light sour cream
2
teaspoons
fresh lemon juice
1 1/2
teaspoons
olive or canola oil
3/4
cup
finely chopped trimmed leek
can substitute shallots or onions
1
tablespoon
all-purpose flour
1/2
cup
chicken or vegetable stock
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
cayenne
1/2
teaspoon
chili powder
Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Place white beans, goat cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice in a food processor; process until completely smooth
Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium. Add leek; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add stock; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add bean mixture; cook, whisking constantly, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and additional chili powder.
Serve immediately with vegetable and tortilla chips.