5 from 3 votes
Basil White Bean Dip + Sandwich Spread
A flavorful dip or sandwich spread made with cannellini beans, basil, and garlic.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
-6 servings as a dip
Calories:
141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cannellini beans or about 1 can, rinsed, cooked
- ¼ cup basil leaves fresh, packed
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the beans, basil, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor. Process until basil is finely chopped and the dip is almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you're using this as a dip, you can top it with toasted pine nuts or fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
316mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 -6 servings as a dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.