White Bean Dip
An quick and easy appetizer with four simple pantry staples!
The easiest and best white bean dip! A nutritious, protein packed appetizer that takes less than five minutes to prepare. This is dip is extremely versatile - tailor spice level and flavor additions to your liking! Serve at your next party or as an everyday snack.
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
White Beans - Use your favorite white bean (cannellini, navy, great northern). Either canned or dried. Be sure to allot additional time if using dried beans.
Lemon - This recipe uses the zest and juice of one lemon.
Olive Oil - Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Garlic - Start with one clove, but adjust to your liking.
Vinegar - Use apple cider, red or white wine vinegar for this recipe. To add an additional splash of tanginess!
Salt - Season to taste, particularly if your canned beans are unsalted.
Red Pepper Flakes - To add the perfect amount of spice. Don’t skip!
Optional add-ins - Add your favority seasonal fresh herb (dill, basil, parsley, rosemary) to add an additional flavor.
How to Make
As always, this recipe is simple and easy to make, using whole ingredients. Here’s where to start:
First, drain and rinse canned beans. Note, if using dried beans, give yourself extra time to soak, boil, and cool beans. I prefer using canned beans as a time saver.
Next, add beans to food processor or blender. Add zest and juice of one lemon, olive oil, garlic clove, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes. If adding herbs, also add to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add one teaspoon of water to ensure fully blended.
Transfer to your favorite serving dish and top with a splash of olive oil and green herbs for garnish.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
It’s that easy! Enjoy!
How to Serve
Enjoy this white bean dip as an appetizer, served with pita, crackers, and veggie sticks. Add this white bean dip as a spread to a sandwich, an alternative to salad dressing, or an addition to your next protein and rice bowl.
RECIPE
White Bean Dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 12
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
INGREDIENTS
3 cups of white beans, canned (cannellini, navy, great northern)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon water, if neeeded
INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse and drain white beans.
Add drained white beans, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt to a food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add 1 teaspoon of water to enhance creaminess.
Transfer to serving dish. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh green herbs for garnish.
NOTES
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days.