This creamy white bean dip recipe is a healthy and easy-to-make appetiser that pairs well with pita bread, flat bread or fresh vegetable sticks. The combination of tender white beans, garlic and lemon juice blended with Little Olive Oil's extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) creates a smooth and flavourful healthy dip, perfect for sharing. You can use this white bean dip as a spread for sandwiches, a topping for grilled vegetables, or a side with grilled meats. It’s vegan, so everyone can enjoy it.
How to make the White Bean Dip
Start by combining the drained white beans, minced garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of Little Olive Oil EVOO, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth and creamy.
If the dip is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to reach the desired consistency.
Adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or Little Olive Oil EVOO as needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with Little Olive Oil EVOO and sprinkle with ground paprika for garnish.
You can add fresh herbs like flat parsley or thyme to the dip for an extra burst of flavour.
Serve immediately with warm pita bread, flat bread or fresh vegetable sticks such as carrot, cucumber, or bell pepper slices.
This dip can be made ahead of time, and you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; stir well before serving.
Details
Dish: Dip
Diet: Vegan
Serves: 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients
400g can of cooked white beans (e.g., cannellini or butter beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Little Olive Oil EVOO, plus extra for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika (for garnish)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Pita bread, flat bread or vegetable sticks, for serving
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 110
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Dietary Fibre: 3g
Total Sugars: 1g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 0.8g
Sodium: 200mg
Vitamin C: 10% DV
Iron: 6% DV
