Description
A creamy and flavorful white bean dip enhanced with fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil, perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white beans, cooked (rinsed and well-drained — equivalent to two 15-ounce cans)
- ½ cup chopped parsley (packed)
- ⅓ cup chopped chives (packed)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1–2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary (optional)
- A handful of roasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: rinse and drain the canned beans until water runs clear; chop parsley and chives; zest and juice the lemon; peel garlic.
- Add to food processor: place beans, parsley, chives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and onion powder into a food processor or blender.
- Start blending: puree for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. For a chunkier dip, blend for about 30 seconds; for ultra-smooth texture, blend longer.
- Add rosemary and walnuts (optional): if using rosemary, start with 1 tsp and add more to taste. Add walnuts and pulse a few times to incorporate without fully pulverizing.
- Taste and adjust: add more salt, lemon juice/zest, or garlic to achieve desired flavor balance.
- Chill (optional): enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to let flavors meld and dip thicken slightly.
- Serve and store: serve with pita chips, crackers, or vegetables. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
For personalized dietary guidance, consult trusted sources; adjust seasoning and ingredients based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Protein: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg