White Bean Dip
This White Bean Dip is a perfect appetizer or snack when you want healthy yet delicious. Chock full of nutritious ingredients yet full of flavor, this dip is great for spreading on crackers, pita chips, or breads. It's also delish as a sandwich spread.
Servings: 16 servings (about 4 cups)
Ingredients
- 45 oz white beans, liquid drained and reserved
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¾ teaspoon table salt, plus more to taste
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- lemon zest, of half a lemon
- lemon juice, of one lemon
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add desired amount of reserved liquid from white beans, if you want to thin it out to desired consistency. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or sliced baguettes. Leftover dip is great as a sandwich spread. Can be kept chilled in airtight container for several days. Can also be made ahead of time, up to 1-2 days ahead.
Notes
- Serve white bean dip with crackers, pita chips, or sliced baguettes. Leftover dip is great as a sandwich spread.
- Bean dip can be kept chilled in airtight container for several days.
- If using dried rosemary, reduce to 1 tsp.
- This recipe is part of our Appetizing Dip Recipes Collection.
- For more tasty serving ideas, see original article.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg