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White Bean Dip

This White Bean Dip is creamy, bright, and incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Tender cannellini beans are blended with fresh lemon, garlic, olive oil, and herbs until silky smooth, creating a wholesome dip that works beautifully with pita chips, fresh vegetables, crackers, or as a flavorful sandwich spread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups cooked cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water as needed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley chopped
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds optional

Equipment

  • Food processor or high-speed blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add the cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
  2. Pulse the mixture several times until the beans begin to break down and the ingredients are evenly combined.
    White Bean Dip Recipe
  3. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
  4. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend again until the dip reaches your preferred consistency. Avoid adding too much water at once.
  5. Add the fresh basil or parsley and pulse a few times until incorporated. Taste and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or cumin if needed.
  6. Transfer the white bean dip to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a shallow swirl across the surface.
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  7. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.