Herbed White Bean and Tuna Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this deliciously creamy Herbed White Bean and Tuna Dip—a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that's as quick as it is flavorful. Featuring protein-packed canned white beans and tuna blended to silky perfection with zesty lemon juice, vibrant fresh herbs like parsley and dill, and a touch of garlic, this dip is bursting with fresh, wholesome flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game nights, or healthy snacking. Serve it with crusty bread, crisp veggie sticks, or pita chips, and watch it disappear! Perfectly balanced with a drizzle of olive oil and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, this easy tuna and white bean dip gives you a nutritious, flavorful, and satisfying snack in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed and drained
- 1 can (5 ounces) canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Add the rinsed and drained white beans to a food processor or blender.
Flake the drained tuna into the food processor and add it to the beans.
Add the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic to the mixture.
Sprinkle in the chopped parsley, dill, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add a little more olive oil or a splash of water if the mixture is too thick.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped herbs if desired.
Serve with crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1865 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*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.
