Vegan Bean Spread
Creamy, flavorful, and effortlessly nutritious, this Vegan Bean Spread is the perfect plant-based addition to your snack or meal rotation. Made with hearty white beans, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of smoked paprika, this quick 10-minute recipe delivers a velvety, protein-packed spread that’s bursting with savory goodness. Its foolproof preparation only requires a food processor, making it easy to whip up for last-minute gatherings or meal preps. Serve it as a dip for fresh veggies, a topping for toast, or a luscious spread for sandwiches. With its balanced blend of wholesome ingredients and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this vegan bean spread is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, dairy-free alternative to traditional dips. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone craving a guilt-free treat!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water (or more as needed for consistency)
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the cooked white beans if using canned beans.
In a food processor or blender, combine the white beans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is reached. The spread should be smooth but thick enough to hold its shape.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, cumin, or lemon juice to balance the flavors.
Transfer the bean spread to a serving dish. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Serve immediately with crackers, vegetables, toasted bread, or as a spread for sandwiches. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2346 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 10716.1 mg | 59534% | |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 5% | |
*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.
