Velvety White Bean Dip (Printable)

Velvety blended white beans with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. Quick, protein-rich, and perfect for snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Beans

01 - 2 cups canned 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
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

# Steps:

01 - Place drained 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 the sides of the bowl as needed.
03 - Taste the dip and modify flavors by adding more lemon juice for brightness, salt for depth, or olive oil for richness.
04 - For enhanced complexity, blend in ground cumin or fresh herbs if desired.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Accompany with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its deceptively luxurious while being ridiculously simple to make, even when youre short on time or energy.
  • The versatility lets you use it as everything from a casual snack to the star of a fancy Mediterranean platter without anyone guessing how easy it was.
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  • Room temperature beans blend infinitely smoother than cold ones straight from the refrigerator, a lesson I learned after serving unfortunately lumpy dip at my sisters bridal shower.
  • Adding just one tablespoon of the bean liquid rather than draining completely can help achieve the perfect consistency without making the dip watery.
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  • For guests with sensitive palates, try roasting the garlic before adding it to the dip, which creates a sweeter, more mellow flavor that complements the beans beautifully.
  • A teaspoon of lemon zest added just before serving brings a fragrant brightness that elevates the entire dish without changing the perfect texture youve achieved.
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