Herby White Bean Spread
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Herby White Bean Spread
Description
The Herby White Bean Spread uses cannellini beans pureed alongside a combination of fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, dill, tarragon, mint, or chives, depending on availability or preference. Lemon juice and zest add citrus brightness, while tahini contributes a subtle nutty creaminess. Garlic infuses the spread with aromatic sharpness, and a pinch of sea salt with freshly ground black pepper rounds out the seasoning. Olive oil smooths the texture and enriches the flavor.
Water is gradually added during processing to achieve a creamy yet spreadable consistency. Freshness from herbs stands out alongside the mild beans, creating a balanced spread. Serving suggestions include layering this spread on Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Thin Stackers topped with thinly sliced radish, carrot, edamame, and extra herbs, with feta cheese optional for a salty, tangy accent.
This spread works as an appetizer, snack, or light lunch component, offering a dairy-free, plant-based option without heavy reliance on oils or creamy bases. The combination of herbs and lemon keeps the flavor lively and fresh, making it suitable for warm or cold serving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed, cooked
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs dill, tarragon, mint, and/or chives
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 garlic small clove
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
- 1 to 3 tablespoons water if needed
- black pepper freshly ground
For serving
- Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Thin Stackers
- radish thinly sliced
- carrot thinly sliced
- edamame
- fresh herbs
- feta cheese optional, crumbled
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the cannellini beans, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Pulse until creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Assemble each thin stacker with the spread, radishes, carrots, edamame, herbs, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
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