Balsamic Bean Dip with Fresh Veggies
Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this Balsamic Bean Dip with Fresh Veggies is the ultimate healthy snack or party appetizer. Featuring protein-rich cannellini beans blended with bold balsamic vinegar, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dip strikes the perfect balance between savory and refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an easy, fuss-free recipe ideal for busy days or last-minute gatherings. Pair this dip with an assortment of colorful, crisp veggies like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and bell peppers for a vibrant, nutrient-packed platter that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this is a go-to recipe that’s as delicious as it is versatile.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups assorted fresh veggies (carrots, celery, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber)
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine the cannellini beans, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure a creamy consistency.
Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend again to fully incorporate the seasonings. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the bean dip to a serving bowl.
Wash and cut the fresh veggies into bite-sized pieces or sticks for dipping.
Arrange the veggies around the dip or on a separate platter and serve immediately.
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2125 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.9 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3830 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
