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White Bean Dip with Herbs

White Bean Dip with Herbs

Published Monday, Apr 29, 2019

If you like hummus, you will love this savory white bean dip! Full of protein and healthy fat, this dip is creamy smooth and the perfect complement to crackers, celery, carrots or any other crunchy vegetable! DIG students made this dip for SEEDlings and SAPLINGs a few weeks ago and it was a hit with everyone! Best of all, it is good both warm and cold, making it easy to put together for whenever hunger strikes. 

 

White Bean Dip with Herbs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8 -10

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil + additional for topping
  • 3 large garlic cloves diced
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: pine nuts, fresh thyme, red pepper flakes

 

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme and rosemary and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant and begins to soften.

Add beans, olive oil and herbs, red wine vinegar and salt & pepper to a food processor. Blend on high until dip is smooth and creamy. Taste to adjust salt and pepper if needed.

IF SERVING WARM: Pour dip into a bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil and any additional optional toppings. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

IF SERVING COLD: Pour dip into a bowl, cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour. Remove from the fridge when ready to use and top with a drizzle of olive oil and any additional optional toppings. Serve with fresh veggies and pita bread.