White Bean Dip (Printable View)

Velvety white bean dip blended with garlic and fresh lemon juice. A protein-rich appetizer that's vegetarian and gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans

01 - 2 cups (15 oz can) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

02 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
03 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Additions

07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Place white beans, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed for even texture.
03 - Taste and modify with additional lemon juice, salt, or olive oil according to preference.
04 - Incorporate ground cumin or fresh herbs if using, pulsing briefly to combine.
05 - Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Accompany with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dip comes together in literally 10 minutes flat, but everyone will think you spent hours crafting something special.
  • The creamy texture is absolutely addictive and becomes the perfect blank canvas for whatever herbs or spices you happen to have on hand.
02 -
  • Warming the garlic in the olive oil for just 30 seconds in the microwave before blending takes away the harsh bite while keeping all the flavor.
  • I discovered that letting the dip rest for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together and dramatically improves the taste.
03 -
  • For guests with garlic sensitivity, roast the cloves first which transforms the sharp bite into a mellow sweetness that everyone can enjoy.
  • The secret to the silkiest texture is removing the thin skins from the beans, which takes an extra five minutes but elevates the dip from good to exceptional.
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