Tuscan White Bean Dip
Creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Tuscan White Bean Dip is the perfect appetizer for any gathering or a healthy snack option. Made with velvety cannellini beans, zesty fresh lemon juice, aromatic minced rosemary, and a hint of garlic, this dip embodies the rustic charm of Italian cuisine. Blended with extra-virgin olive oil for a rich finish, it’s easy to customize to your preferred consistency with a splash of water. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of fragrant rosemary for an eye-catching presentation. Serve it alongside fresh veggies, crispy crackers, or warm toasted bread, and watch it disappear. This vegan, gluten-free recipe is both wholesome and elegant—ideal for impressing guests or elevating your snack game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) cannellini beans (white beans)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 medium (minced) garlic clove
- 1 tsp (minced) fresh rosemary
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (optional, to thin the dip) water
- 2 tsp (for garnish, optional) extra olive oil or chopped rosemary
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the cannellini beans thoroughly under cold water.
2. In a food processor, add the drained beans, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
3. Process the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even blending.
4. If the dip is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is achieved.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
6. Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of chopped fresh rosemary, if desired.
7. Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or slices of toasted crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*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.
