Creamy White Bean Dip

This creamy white bean dip is made with white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. It is made with a few simple ingredients but packed to the brim with flavor. You can serve it warm or cold with your favorite veggies or bread.

All about Creamy White Bean Dip

This creamy white bean dip is a tasty way to dress up your favorite veggies, bread, or crackers. The ingredient list may be short but the flavor profile is complex and versatile. The white beans provide body and substance while the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, curry powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes give depth of flavor. Serve it warm or cold with whatever fresh veggies or bread you have on hand.

White beans are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc. They are a good source of plant protein, which is important for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet. And the veggies that you serve with the dip will provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Ingredients You’ll Need for this Recipe

For the dip:

• Cooked white beans
• Olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Garlic clove
• Curry powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Chili flakes

For serving:

• Cucumber sticks or slices
• Carrot sticks
• Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Cilantro leaves

How to Make Creamy White Bean Dip

1. If you are using bottled or canned white beans, drain and rinse them well.
2. Add the cooked white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, curry powder, black pepper, and chili flakes to the bowl of a food processor.
3. Blend until it becomes a smooth paste.
4. Taste the dip and adjust the salt or any of the seasonings according to your liking.
5. Spread the dip on a plate and sprinkle with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped cilantro leaves. Drizzle olive oil over the top to finish it off.
6. Serve with bread, crackers, carrot sticks, and cucumber sticks or slices.

Tips and Variations for this Dish

This creamy white bean dip is easy to make, but there are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Be sure to drain and rinse your canned or bottled beans well before using them. This will ensure that you get the best texture for the dip.
• If your dip is too thick, add a little more olive oil to thin it out.
• Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference. You can add the whole garlic clove or half.
• Reduce the amount of chili flakes or omit them altogether if the dip is too spicy for you.
• Add other herbs and spices, such as oregano, paprika, or thyme, for different flavor profiles.
• Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper or additional herbs and spices.
• Use this dip as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, and toast.
• Serve the dip with potatoes and roasted veggies.
• Mix in roasted garlic or chopped pickled jalapeño peppers for a flavor kick.
• Serve the dip with pita bread, pita chips, tortilla chips, or whole-wheat crackers.

White Bean Dip FAQs

What kind of beans can I use to make this creamy white bean dip?

You can use canned white beans, such as cannellini beans or great Northern beans, or dried white beans that have been cooked. You can also make this dip with other beans, such as chickpeas or black beans. Be sure to taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Is this dip vegan and vegetarian friendly?

This creamy white bean dip is good for vegetarians as written. Omit the feta cheese or substitute a vegan cheese for a vegan version.

How do I store leftovers of white bean dip?

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. Serve it chilled with vegetables and bread of your choice or heat it a little for a warm version.

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