Chickpea and Cannellini Bean Dip
Elevate your snack game with this creamy and protein-packed Chickpea and Cannellini Bean Dip! This quick and easy recipe blends the hearty goodness of chickpeas and cannellini beans with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of cumin for a velvety, flavor-rich dip that's ready in just 10 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic and olive oil, the dip can be customized with a sprinkle of paprika or a garnish of fresh parsley for added flair. Serve it with pita chips, crunchy veggie sticks, or slather it on sandwiches for a nutritious and satisfying treat. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this versatile dip is a must-have for any gathering or snack spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons water or aquafaba (bean liquid)
Instructions
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and cannellini beans into a food processor.
Add the minced garlic, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tahini, ground cumin, and salt into the food processor.
Pulse the ingredients for about 30 seconds to roughly combine them.
While blending, slowly add the water (or aquafaba) one tablespoon at a time until the dip reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
Scoop the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately with pita chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for sandwiches. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.6 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2190 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2542 mg | 196% | |
| Iron | 10726.0 mg | 59589% | |
| Potassium | 1456 mg | 31% | |
*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.
