White Bean Garlic Dip (Printable)

Smooth blend of white beans, garlic, and lemon for a protein-rich, easy-to-prepare savory spread.

# Components:

→ Beans

01 - 2 cups (1 can, 15 oz) 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 additional for drizzling
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
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

# Method:

01 - Place white beans, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper into a food processor or blender.
02 - Process until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and modify seasoning by adding more lemon juice, salt, or olive oil according to preference.
04 - Optionally blend in ground cumin or fresh herbs for enhanced taste.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with herbs, and serve alongside pita, vegetables, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under ten minutes and tastes like you actually planned to make it.
  • One blender, five minutes of actual work, and you've got something elegant enough for company.
  • It doubles as a sandwich spread, a salad dressing, or that thing you eat directly from the bowl with a spoon when nobody's looking.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the canned beans—that starchy liquid will make your dip taste thick and pasty instead of cloud-like and luxurious.
  • If your dip seems too thick after blending, add water one tablespoon at a time rather than more olive oil, which will make it greasy and heavy.
03 -
  • Add a tablespoon of tahini if you want the dip to taste richer and more substantial, though you didn't ask for it and it changes the whole character of the dish.
  • Peel the beans before blending if you're aiming for restaurant-quality smoothness, though honestly most people won't notice and it triples your prep time.
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