Creamy White Bean Dip

By Makinze GoreUpdated: Mar 14, 2024

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

216

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Need an easy dip to share? This white bean dip takes extremely little work and is great for a last-minute appetizer or to make in advance to have the job done. Folks at your next cocktail or holiday party will be asking you for the recipe. The roasted garlic takes the most amount of time, but is basically hands-off. Roasting the garlic mellows out its sharpness while still providing a rich flavor to the dip.

The dip is great served with pita chips or an array of fresh veggies. Serve it at a summer party, the Super Bowl, or on-the-go as the ultimate picnic snack.

Did you try making this dip? Let us know how it went in the comments!

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Ingredients

1
head of garlic
1/4 cup
plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
1
(15-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 Tbsp.
chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Pita chips and veggies, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Cut top of garlic head off, about one-quarter of the way down. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over exposed cloves; season with a small pinch of salt. Loosely wrap in foil.
2. Step 2Roast garlic until cloves are golden and softened, about 30 minutes. Let cool until cool enough to handle.
3. Step 3In a food processor or blender, blend roasted garlic (without the papery skins), beans, lemon juice, rosemary, and 1/4 cup oil until smooth; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue to blend until combined, then taste and adjust seasonings.
4. Step 4Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with oil. Top with rosemary. Serve with chips alongside.