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About This Recipe
Creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber, this healthy white bean dip is a great choice for any occasion! You can easily whip it up as a quick appetizer or meal prep it to have on hand for a tasty afternoon snack throughout the week! It’s made with just a handful of ingredients like canned beans, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
Plus, there are SO many amazing ways you can enjoy it! Serve as a dip with warm pita bread, crostini or fresh veggies, You can also add it to a grain bowl with these spinach feta turkey meatballs or serve as a spread on my greek turkey burgers or chicken gyros!
Why You’ll Love This Easy White Bean Dip
- Quick and easy to make! Whip this wonderful dip up in less than 10 minutes. Perfect for any last minute party or get-together!
- Super versatile! Enjoy this dip with your as a healthy snack with your favorite veggie sticks, pita or use as a sandwich spread on my greek burgers or chicken gyros!
- Nutritious and wholesome! It’s packed with tons of fiber, healthy fat and protein!
- Gluten and dairy-free! This dip is both gluten-free and dairy-free so it’s great for taking for large groups where you aren’t sure of everyone’s dietary restrictions.
- Customizable! Throw your favorite herbs and spices in there to customize to your favorite flavors!
- White beans: I used cannellini beans as the base of this dip! These beans are full of fiber, healthy fats and protein.
- Garlic: I recommend using fresh garlic cloves for this recipe for the best flavor! I love the frozen cubes of garlic for recipes that are cooked but since this is a dip recipe I do recommend using fresh for optimal flavor.
- Fresh lemon: Grab a fresh lemon for lemon zest and juice. The lemon gives this dip the perfect amount of zest and fresh flavor!
- Olive oil: A little bit of olive oil helps give this dip the perfect creamy consistency. I also recommend drizzling a little on top so be sure to use a good-quality olive oil that you like the flavor of.
- Fresh rosemary: This is optional but adds a really nice burst of fresh herb flavor.
- Optional for serving: Pita chips, warmed pita bread, veggies, etc.
- Spices: If you want to add extra flavor you can add a few sprinkles of your favorite spices (cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, etc.)
- Fresh herbs: Sub the rosemary for fresh basil, tarragon, parsley, thyme, mint, dill, or chives.
- Roasted garlic: If you really want to take this dip up a notch, you can roast your raw garlic (wrap whole head of garlic drizzled with olive oil in tin foil and roast at 400F for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown)
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
To a food processor, add the cannellini beans, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Blend/pulse until combined. Keep scraping down the sides and add a little more water if needed until you have a smooth consistency. Move bean dip to a serving bowl.
3. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on top, swirl in and top with some cracked black pepper.
4. Serve with pita chips, pita bread or veggies and enjoy!
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
What To Serve White Bean Dip With
- Bread: The perfect dip for warm pita bread or toasted crostini
- Raw veggies: Enjoy with fresh carrot sticks, cucumber spears, celery sticks, bell peppers, broccoli florets, cauliflower, etc.
- Chips: Serve with store-bought or homemade pita chips, rice crackers, chips, etc.
- Grain bowls: Serve in a grain bowl with my spinach feta turkey meatballs
- Salad dressing: Use this easy dip as a creamy dressing for my easy greek salad
- Sauce on pita: Spread this dip on my Greek turkey burgers or chicken gyros
Can I cook my own beans for this recipe?
Yes, you can cook your own bean for this recipe. If cooking your own beans, cover dried beans in water (or chicken broth for extra flavor) and cook until they’re very tender and soft. Drain and let cool before adding to the bowl of a food processor with your remaining ingredients. I personally just use the can of beans for ease and convenience but if you have time to cook the beans yourself, go for it!
What type of white beans should I use for this white bean dip?
Cannellini beans are the most common choice because of their creamy texture and mild flavor. However, you could also use great northern beans or navy beans.
Do I have to use a food processor to make this white bean dip?
If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high-powdered blender to make this dip. While a blender or food processor yields the smoothest results, you can also mash the beans by hand with a fork or potato masher for a chunkier texture.
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Healthy White Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 15.5-oz. can cannellini beans drained & rinsed
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (30g)
- 2 Tbsp water (30g)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g) divided
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary optional
- 1/4 tsp salt & cracked black pepper each
Optional for serving:
- Pita chips, warmed pita bread, veggies, etc.
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Instructions
- To a food processor, add the cannellini beans, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Blend/pulse until combined. Keep scraping down the sides and add a little more water if needed until you have a smooth consistency.
- Move bean dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on top, swirl in and top with some cracked black pepper. Serve with pita chips, pita bread or veggies and enjoy!
Notes
- Bread: The perfect dip for warm pita bread or toasted crostini
- Raw veggies: Enjoy with fresh carrot sticks, cucumber spears, celery sticks, bell peppers, broccoli florets, cauliflower, etc.
- Chips: Serve with store-bought or homemade pita chips, rice crackers, chips, etc.
- Grain bowls: Serve in a grain bowl with my spinach feta turkey meatballs
- Salad dressing: Use this easy dip as a creamy dressing for my easy greek salad
- Sauce on pita: Spread this dip on my Greek turkey burgers or chicken gyros
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
