Creamy Butter Bean Dip

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Whip up the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Creamy Butter Bean Dip—an irresistible blend of velvety butter beans, zesty lemon juice, tahini, and a hint of ground cumin. Perfectly smooth and ready in just 10 minutes, this dairy-free, gluten-free appetizer is a flavorful twist on classic hummus. The optional garnish of smoked paprika and fresh parsley adds a touch of elegance, making it ideal for anything from casual snacking with veggie sticks to impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve it with warm pita, crunchy crackers, or as a tasty spread in sandwiches. Refreshingly light yet satisfyingly creamy, this protein-packed dip is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 400 grams canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 large garlic clove
• 60 ml olive oil
• 30 ml fresh lemon juice
• 30 ml tahini
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 45 ml cold water
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Place the drained and rinsed butter beans into a high-speed blender or food processor.

2. Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove, then add it to the blender.

3. Add olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, ground cumin, salt, and cracked black pepper to the blender.

4. Blend the ingredients on high speed until a thick and smooth mixture forms. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed.

5. While blending, slowly add the cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dip reaches your desired consistency.

6. Taste the dip and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, as desired.

7. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley.

8. Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (143.8g)

Calories		295
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		19.0 g	24%
	Saturated Fat	2.9 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		445 mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate		23.3 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	7.3 g	26%
	Total Sugars	1.4 g
Protein		8.8 g	18%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		629 mg	48%
Iron		2681.9 mg	14899%
Potassium		451 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 682 cal (57.0%%)

Protein: 141 cal (11.8%%)

Carbs: 373 cal (31.2%%)