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Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip Recipe

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This Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread made with cannellini beans, tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, and fragrant herbs. Perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer, it combines tangy lemon zest and juice with aromatic dill and a touch of olive oil to create a versatile dip that pairs beautifully with pita bread, chips, or fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare in a food processor or blender, this dip can be served immediately or chilled for a thicker texture.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini beans preferred)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1-2 tsp lemon zest
  • 3-4 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional, omit if oil-free)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, loosely packed (or substitute other herbs of choice)

For Serving (Optional)

  • Pita bread, chips, or crackers (gluten-free if needed)
  • Fresh or roasted vegetables (e.g. carrots, radish, cucumber, beets)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain and rinse the white beans thoroughly. Press or mince the garlic cloves, chop the fresh dill, and zest the lemon. Measure out tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and olive oil.
  2. Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the drained white beans, tahini, 1 tsp lemon zest, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, sea salt, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Blend about 1 minute for a creamy texture; blend less for chunkier texture or more for silky smoothness.
  3. Add Herbs: Add the chopped fresh dill (or alternative herbs) to the blender and pulse briefly to incorporate without fully pureeing the herbs.
  4. Adjust Flavors: Taste the dip and adjust to preference by adding more garlic for sharpness, additional lemon zest or juice for brightness, salt for seasoning, olive oil for richness, more dill for herbal notes, or tahini for nuttiness. Blend or pulse again briefly if more ingredients are added.
  5. Chill or Serve: Enjoy the dip immediately or refrigerate it to chill, which will also allow it to thicken slightly. For serving, optionally garnish with extra olive oil, lemon zest, and fresh dill.
  6. Serve With: Pair the dip with pita bread, chips, crackers, or fresh and roasted vegetables such as carrots, radish, cucumber, or beets.
  7. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. This dip is not suitable for freezing.

Notes

  • Adjust garlic quantity if you prefer a milder garlic flavor.
  • You can substitute dill with other fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or basil.
  • Omitting olive oil makes the dip oil-free but slightly less creamy.
  • The dip thickens and flavors meld better when chilled but can also be served immediately.
  • Not freezer friendly; freezes may affect texture and flavor.
  • Use gluten-free crackers or chips for a gluten-free option.

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