This super easy recipe provides a tasty appetizer or snack when served with vegetables and whole-grain crackers. You’ll also be getting a healthy alternative to so many of the commercial dips with a high fat and sodium level. I personally like a good dip and veggie plate with crackers for lunch.
In the past, I have shared quite a few hummus dips which are similar to white bean dip. Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish traditionally made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. I’ve shared various versions of hummus before in all kinds of flavors and with several kinds of legumes. The main difference between white bean hummus and white bean dip is tahini, a crushed paste made from sesame seeds. I know several people who cannot eat tahini.
White Bean Dip
Use organic when available. Serves 10 as appetizer.
White Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro or Italian parsley
- 1 tbsp garlic chopped or to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except olive oil in food processor
- Process and slowly pour in olive oil
- Continue until smooth and thick
- If too thick add a tbsp of reserved fluid from beans
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve with fresh vegetables sticks, pita bread, or whole grain crackers
Enjoy!
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…the veggies add a colorful punch.
How creamy and tasty! Perfect with all the colourful veggies.
This looks tasty and healthy!
That sounds (and looks) so good Carol and it was interesting to learn why it is different from humus. I didn’t know people had allergies to tahini! Bill makes a good humus with garbanzo beans and tahini and from your blog I learned that you could make humus with other legumes but we’ve never tried those since we like the recipe he has.
I love hummus. I bet using white beans here would be delicious. Pinning to save! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments Linkup #11. Hope to see you again next week.
That’s very similar to a dip we enjoyed in Greece. It does need the garlic for sure. Thanks Carol.
This looks not only tasty but very healthy. Thanks Carol! I hope all is going well with you. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
This looks and sounds amazing! I will definitely be making this! Pinned!
thanks for the pin
Hi Carol. This looks really good. Is that olive oil on top? At any rate, I know it is delish. Thanks for sharing at #aclwcc. Pinned.
thanks for the pin
Sounds like a great alternative to hummus! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – Hope you have a fabulous week!
Awesome, love a great dip and this does check off all the boxes for me.?
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Great dip recipe. White beans are always a good idea. They taste good and are good for you.