Creamy White Bean Dip
This creamy lemon garlic white bean dip is a quick and easy appetizer made with canned white beans, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Finished with a warm honey garlic drizzle, this homemade bean dip is smooth, flavorful, and perfect for entertaining or everyday snacking. Makes about 1½ cups.
Servings: 4
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can white beans drained and rinsed
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons water as needed
Garlic Honey Drizzle
- 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- pinch red pepper flakes crushed, optional
- fresh chives minced, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the white beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If needed, add water, one tablespoon at a time, and blend until the dip reaches a smooth, scoopable consistency.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from heat, then stir in the honey and red pepper flakes.
- Spread the dip into a shallow bowl. Spoon the warm garlic honey oil over the top and finish with fresh herbs.
Notes
🌡️ Storing Leftovers
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Give it a quick stir before serving again.
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