White Bean Dip
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White Bean Dip
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This White Bean Dip uses cannellini beans blended with olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to create a smooth, bright spread. Optional fresh herbs like basil or rosemary add an aromatic touch. The dip can be thinned with water for desired consistency and served with pita or vegetable crudités.
Description
The base of the White Bean Dip is cooked and rinsed cannellini beans pureed with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is processed until combined and smooth, with water added gradually if the texture is too thick.
Fresh herbs such as torn basil leaves or chopped rosemary may be folded in to add herbal notes and complexity. The dip offers a creamy texture balanced by the bright lemon and fragrant garlic.
This versatile dip pairs well with raw vegetables or pita bread as a light appetizer or snack. It can be easily adjusted to taste by varying lemon or garlic amounts or choosing preferred herbs.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed, cooked
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic small clove
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water if needed
Optional fresh herbs:
- 2 tablespoons basil torn fresh leaves
- 2 teaspoons rosemary chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper until combined. If the bean dip is too thick, slowly add the water with the food processor running. Process until smooth. Blend in the basil and/or rosemary, if desired.
- Serve with veggies or pita.
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