Honey Free Mediterranean White Bean Dip with Tomatoes, Olives & Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, crowd-pleasing dip is built on creamy blended white beans, bright lemon juice, smoky paprika, and cumin — a combination that delivers serious depth without a drop of sweetener anywhere in the recipe. That matters more than you might think, since a surprising number of store-bought dips and spreads sneak honey or agave into their ingredient lists for balance. Here, the richness comes entirely from good olive oil and the natural creaminess of cannellini beans, so you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. The topping of halved cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley turns a simple dip into something that looks genuinely stunning on a table. A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the finished surface pulls everything together and adds that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. The rainbow of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and celery makes the whole platter feel like a meal in itself, not just an afterthought snack. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just want something satisfying and fresh to graze on, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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6 servings
For the dip
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed to loosen
For the topping
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the veggie dippers
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 4 stalks celery, cut into sticks
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained white beans, 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
- 2
With the processor running, add water 1 tbsp at a time until the dip reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency — it should hold its shape when scooped but not be stiff or pasty.
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