Spicy Butter Bean Dip
A quick and creamy dip made with butter beans, smoky spices, tangy vinegar and lemon, and a spicy kick from sriracha and red pepper flakes perfect as a snack, spread, or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups (4–6 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 can (400 g / 7 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove (fresh or roasted)
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil (olive oil or neutral oil)
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sriracha (or other hot sauce)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the butter beans.
- Add beans, garlic, smoked paprika, vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, salt, oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and sriracha to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a splash of water or more oil if needed for consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or hot sauce.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Swap sriracha with harissa or chili crisp for a different heat profile.
Roast garlic for deeper flavor.
Add fresh herbs like coriander, dill, or basil for variety.
Mix in tahini or yogurt for extra creaminess.
Serve with pita, chips, crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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