Creamy White Bean and Chive Spread
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Creamy White Bean and Chive Spread
Description
The recipe starts with cooked navy beans combined with soaked raw cashews, which soften the flavor and produce a creamy blend when processed. Nutritional yeast adds a savory depth while fresh lemon juice brings brightness. Cumin introduces a warm, earthy undertone. Non-dairy milk helps achieve a smooth, spreadable texture without sweetness, and minced chives contribute a delicate herbal note.
The food processor thoroughly purees these ingredients until smooth and creamy. The dip chills for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm slightly. It serves well as a replaceable spread on sandwiches, crackers, or vegetable sticks, offering a dairy-free option with balanced seasoning.
Preparation tips include soaking cashews beforehand to create a neutral flavor and easier blending, and using unsweetened plant milk to avoid unwanted sweetness. Extended blending ensures the spread is grit-free.
Ingredients
- 1 Navy beans cooked, generous cup
- ⅓ cup cashews raw
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 to 4 tablespoons non-dairy milk unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons chives minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place everything in a food processor and process until completely smooth. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soaking cashews overnight or in hot water for 30 minutes softens them and neutralizes sweetness.
- Use unsweetened non-dairy milk to avoid adding sweet flavor to the spread.
- Blend thoroughly until completely smooth to achieve the creamiest texture without grit.
- If your food processor is not powerful, finish blending in a high-speed blender for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1440mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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