Yummy and Easy Lemon Garlic White Bean Dip
A delicious and easy dip with a creamy consistency and great lemon and garlic flavor.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons reserved bean juice
- ground cumin to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- French baguette slices, ¼-inch wide as many as needed
- crudítes, such as carrots, red bell pepper, cauliflower as many as needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped herbs, such as parsley, oregano, rosemary, or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Open can of cannellini beans and reserve 2 - 3 tablespoons
- Chop garlic cloves in food processor.
- Add drained and rinsed cannellini beans to food processor. Add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, reserved bean juice,salt and pepper to taste, and cumin to taste.
- Process beans and other ingredients until blended and smooth.
- Add 2 tablespoons of warm water to smooth out bean dip. Pulse processor to blend.
- Add additional salt and pepper, lemon juice, and/or cumin to taste. Pulse processor to blend.
- Remove bean dip to an air-tight covered container or serving dish.
- TO SERVE: squeeze some extra virgin olive oil on top of dip. Sprinkle on lemon zest and herbs, if using.