White Cannellini Bean Dip
Smooth, velvety and full of Tuscan-inspired flavors, this creamy cannellini bean dip is as versatile as it is delicious. It works as a snack, light lunch or even a sauce, and it comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Servings: 8
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small garlic clove finely grated or minced
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 cans cannellini beans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary roughly chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons water plus more as needed
- crostini or crackers for serving
- fresh raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, green beans, fennel and cucumbers.
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic with the lemon juice and let it sit for about 5 minutes to mellow.
- Add the beans, lemon zest, olive oil, rosemary, a pinch of salt, a few cracks of pepper and 2-3 tablespoons of water.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of more water or olive oil.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Add more lemon juice if you like it tangier, or more olive oil if you like it richer and creamier.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, garnish with a sprig of rosemary or some freshly cracked pepper. Serve with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables on the side.
Notes
- Don’t skimp on good extra virgin olive oil! It gives the dip such a luxurious texture and mouthfeel, as well as depth of flavor.
- Let the garlic mellow in lemon juice for balance.
- Best served at room temperature for texture and for the best expression of flavor.
- Adding an ice cube along with the rest of the ingredients while blending can help create an extra airy and creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
