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Fasulye Ezmesi - A Tasty Meze Of Cannellini Bean Mash
Fasulye Ezmesi is a healthy white bean dip recipe that is quick and easy to make. It's a tasty addition to your meze table or great as a snack with celery or carrots to dip. This white bean mash also has lots of nutritional benefits.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
For The White Bean Dip
- 400 grams tin of cannellini beans (drained weight)
- 1 large clove garlic (peeled & grated )
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
- salt & pepper (to taste)
To Garnish
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- chilli flakes (to taste (optional))
Instructions
- Drain your cannellini beans in a colander and give them a good rinse to get rid of the brine.
- Allow to drain for a few minutes and pat them dry with kitchen paper to remove excess liquid.
- Add your beans to a large bowl to mash.
- Mash the white beans with a fork until they are quite smooth.
- Now add your garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and mix everything together thoroughly, mashing out any lumps as you go along.
- Add your dill and a small pinch of salt and pepper, then mix.
- Do a taste test and add more lemon juice if necessary.
- Add your white bean dip to small ramekin dishes and smooth over the top before garnishing with a drizzle of olive oil and chilli flakes (if you like).
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Notes
- As with all of our recipes, calories per serving are a general guide.
- This white bean dip is great as a meze or as a snack. Use carrot or celery sticks to dip into the mashed beans or use as a spread on lightly toasted bread.
- Turşu (Turkish pickled vegetables) are a yummy accompaniment.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.