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Tuscan White Bean Dip

Thick, creamy and herby with bright, lemony undertones, this Italian-inspired Tuscan White Bean Dip is a simple, protein-packed appetizer or healthy snack that takes just 15 minutes to make!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Course: Side, Snack, Topping
Keyword: dip, tuscan, white bean
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 large garlic clove peeled
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 540 ml can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • Freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Suggested toppings: more olive oil fresh thyme and/or crushed red pepper flakes.
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Instructions

  • To prepare the aromatics, first heat the olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan. Add garlic, rosemary and oregano and let cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until the oil is sizzling and the garlic clove is browned on both sides. Remove from heat, discard rosemary (or reserve for garnish) and set aside.
  • In a 4-cup food processor, combine cannellini beans, lemon juice and zest, water, salt and pepper. Add the garlic clove and 3 tablespoons of the herb infused oil from the pan and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. If you find the consistency to be too thick for your taste, add more water a teaspoon at a time to thin it out.
  • Transfer dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of herb-infused oil from the pan or add your toppings of choice. Serve with chips, crostini, fresh veggies or your favourite crusty bread and enjoy!

Notes

Make ahead: White bean dip may be made a day in advance and stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator. Reserve toppings including olive oil until ready to serve. Serve at room temperature.
Substitutions: If you don’t have cannellini beans both great northern and navy beans are great substitutes.
Serve it warm: This dip is also delicious served warm. Using an oven safe dish, heat at 350ºF (177ºC) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and serve immediately.
Storage: Leftover dip can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. *Note that if warmed up prior to serving, this dip will lose some of its creamy texture. Storage of any leftover dip that has been warmed is not recommended.