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Cannellini Bean Dip
This creamy garlic pesto Cannellini Bean Dip is ready to party! Quick, easy, and totally delicious, it's ready to eat in just 10 minutes and tastes amazing with pita and healthy vegetable dippers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 15 oz cannellini beans (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic or 2 cloves for a very garlicky dip
- 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice from 1 small lemon or ½ large lemon
- 1 TBSP pesto (vegan or classic) plus extra to taste
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For an intense garlic flavor, place 1-2 cloves in a garlic press before adding to the beans. I use 2 cloves for a super garlicky dip. Not sure how much you'll want? start with just 1 clove as you can always blend a second clove in after taste testing.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add drained beans, garlic, lemon juice, pesto, sea salt, and a pinch or two of black pepper.
- Pulse to coarsely chop the beans then switch to puree mode and, with the machine running, slowly add ¼ cup olive oil while the dip blends. Once it's gloriously creamy, give it a taste and pulse in any additional garlic, salt, and pesto desired. I like my dip with 2 cloves of garlic and 2 TBSP pesto. Delish!
- Transfer to a bowl and serve with choice of dippers: cucumber, celery, carrots, bell pepper or sweet mini peppers, broccoli or cauliflower, pita bread or pita chips, fresh sliced baguette, and/or assorted crackers. Enjoy!
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OPTIONAL GARNISH
- Top with a swirl of pesto. Sliced fresh basil can also be added a tasty topper!
- Add a few cranks of black pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
Notes
- Optional Extra - fresh parsley makes an amazing addition to this dip! Simply add 3-4 TBSP into the food processor with the other ingredients and blend.
- Dip may be made in advance for a party or for weeklong snacking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-3 days.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the dip only using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on choice of dippers and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
0.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.