Garlicky White Bean Dip

Can't get much easier than this. It's great with crudites, pita bread or plain crackers. Place the undrained beans in the container of a food processor or blender along with the garlic herb cheese spread, salt and hot pepper sauce. Process until the mixture is smooth. Spoon the bean dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle the chives on top. Makes 2 cups --- From "The 5 in 10 Appetizer Cookbook" by Paula Hamilton (Hearst Books, $15) Per tablespoon: 23 calories (percent of calories from fat, 26), 1 gram protein, 3 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 1 gram fat, 2 milligrams cholesterol, 54 milligrams sodium.