Description
This Lemon & Herb White Bean Dip is creamy, zesty, and packed with fresh herbs. A quick and healthy appetizer perfect for dipping, spreading, or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white beans, cooked (rinsed and well-drained)
- ½ cup chopped parsley (packed)
- ⅓ cup chopped chives (packed)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (optional)
- Handful of roasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Add white beans, parsley, chives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings to a food processor or blender.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- For a chunkier dip, blend for about 30 seconds. For a smoother texture, blend longer.
- Add roasted walnuts (if using) and pulse a few times until just combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lemon juice for brightness, salt for flavor, or garlic for depth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to thicken before serving.
Notes
- Use canned beans for convenience—just rinse well.
- Adjust lemon and garlic to your taste preference.
- Add a splash of water or olive oil if the dip is too thick.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg