Description
A delightful and creamy white bean dip that makes a perfect appetizer or snack, rich in flavor with a zesty touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the drained white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
- Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve with crackers or a variety of fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months. For a twist, serve it warm to enhance the garlic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg