Spicy White Bean Dip

 

Spicy White Bean Dip

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This creamy white bean dip can be perfectly paired with your favorite crackers or assorted raw veggies. It can also be used as a nice spread for pita sandwiches.

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Prep Time 1 hr 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1/3 bunch fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

 

• Wipe off top of beans. Rinse and drain beans.
• Peel and chop garlic. Rinse and chop parsley.
• In a blender or food processor, add beans, garlic, water, oil, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth. Top with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

Smart Shopping Tips

• Cannellini beans are sometimes referred to as white kidney beans. Their smooth texture and taste are similar to navy and Great Northern beans.
• Beans are available dried or canned. Canned beans will have a long shelf life but will need to be refrigerated or frozen after opened.
• Refrigerate cooked beans in an airtight container to prevent drying out. Freeze if not used within 3-4 days.

 Cooking & Serving Tips:

• Use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic granules in place of minced fresh garlic cloves.
• Serve with whole wheat pita bread, tortilla chips or cut-up fresh veggies.
• Use white or navy beans instead of cannellini beans.
• For a chunkier dip or to make without a blender, mash beans, oil and water together with a fork until well blended. Stir in rest of ingredients.  
• Substitute fresh basil for the parsley, or omit if neither is available.