White Bean Garlic Lemon (Print)

Creamy white bean blend with garlic and lemon, perfect for snacking or party starters.

# Ingredients:

→ Beans

01 - 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

02 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
04 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Additions

07 - 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cumin
08 - 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley or chives, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Place the white beans, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor or blender.
02 - Process the mixture until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure consistent texture.
03 - Taste the dip and modify seasoning by adding extra lemon juice, salt, or olive oil to achieve desired flavor.
04 - For enhanced taste, blend in ground cumin or chopped fresh herbs if preferred.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle fresh herbs on top, and serve alongside pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining or weeknight snacking.
  • The creamy texture feels indulgent even though it's packed with plant-based protein and made from humble pantry ingredients.
  • It's genuinely versatile—dip, spread, dressing base—so one batch serves a dozen purposes.
02 -
  • If your dip comes out too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time rather than more oil—water thins without diluting flavor, and it lets the olive oil shine when you drizzle it on top.
  • Room temperature beans blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the refrigerator, so let yours sit out for five minutes if you have the time.
  • The dip thickens slightly as it cools, so if you're making it ahead, you might need to loosen it with a little water or extra olive oil just before serving.
03 -
  • Make this dip the day before serving if you're entertaining—the flavors marry and deepen overnight, and it takes the pressure off when guests arrive.
  • Always taste before serving, even if you made it the same way last time; every batch of beans is slightly different in mineral content, and lemon juice varies by season, so these small adjustments are what separate good dips from memorable ones.
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