Xanthan Gum Free Dairy Free Creamy White Bean Herb Dip
Creamy, herby, and genuinely satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. Cannellini beans blended with fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon juice create a dip that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A splash of olive oil and a pinch of cumin round everything out, giving it a silky, almost luxurious texture without any dairy or thickening additives. For anyone avoiding xanthan gum, store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield — many commercial products sneak in stabilizers and gums to achieve that smooth, creamy consistency. Here, the creaminess comes entirely from well-processed beans and good olive oil, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. It comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, and it keeps in the fridge for up to four days, making it a brilliant make-ahead option for snacking, spreading, or entertaining. Pile it onto a platter, drizzle with extra olive oil, and scatter some fresh herbs on top — it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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