5 from 198 votes
Creamy White Bean and Chive Spread
This Creamy White Bean and Chive Spread uses cooked navy beans blended with soaked raw cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and cumin to create a smooth, rich dip. Minced chives add a fresh, mild onion flavor. Unsweetened non-dairy milk adjusts the texture to a creamy consistency. It’s a plant-based, tangy spread with a subtle spice and herb profile suitable for snacks or appetizers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
585 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585
% 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.