White Bean Dip
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White Bean Dip
Description
The White Bean Dip combines a drained and rinsed can of white beans—such as cannellini, great northern, or navy beans—with olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, salt, and fresh or dried thyme. These ingredients are processed together in a food processor until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. The dip’s tanginess comes from lemon elements, balanced by garlic’s bite and thyme’s herbal tones.
Garnishing with additional olive oil and thyme provides visual appeal as well as enhancing the flavor with rich oil and fresh herb notes. The dip serves as a versatile accompaniment to gluten-free crackers, vegetable sticks, or bread, making it appropriate for casual snacks or light appetizers.
The recipe notes that adding an extra tablespoon of olive oil can create a smoother consistency if preferred. The dip’s mild flavor and creamy texture make it adaptable to various serving choices and occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can White beans drained and rinsed, cannellini, great northern, or navy beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon thyme loosely packed, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, leaves
- olive oil for garnish
- thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor, and process for 15-20 seconds or until smooth.
- Transfer the white bean dip to a serving bowl and garnish.
Notes
- One 15-ounce can of white beans yields about 1 3/4 cups of cooked beans.
- For extra smooth dip, blend an additional tablespoon of olive oil into the mixture.
- Serve the dip with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks according to preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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