Description
A delightful and healthy appetizer made with white beans, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs, perfect for gatherings or a quiet night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of white beans (cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the drained beans, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and herbs if using.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, until creamy consistency is achieved.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more lemon juice or salt for desired tanginess.
- Serve the dip with pita chips, raw vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with fresh herbs, or blend in variations like jalapeño for spice or Parmesan for cheesiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg