Red Meat Allergy Friendly Dairy Free Creamy White Bean Herb Dip
Creamy, herbaceous, and endlessly scoopable, this white bean dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Cannellini beans blended with fresh parsley, chives, and thyme create a silky, garden-fresh base that feels indulgent without a drop of dairy in sight. A squeeze of lemon and a hit of cumin keep the flavor bright and layered, while a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil on top gives it that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. Since every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden animal proteins or worry about cross-contact with red meat products. The food processor does all the heavy lifting — just blend, taste, adjust, and you're done. It keeps well in the fridge for up to four days, so you can make a big batch and snack on it all week long with whatever you have on hand for dipping.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
- 2
Process for about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until the mixture begins to come together.
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