Low Sugar Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time45 min

4.5

(14)

Roasting a whole head of garlic transforms it into something almost magical — deeply golden, buttery soft, and sweet without a single grain of added sugar in sight. Those caramelized cloves get blended straight into creamy cannellini beans along with bright lemon juice, earthy cumin, and smoky paprika, creating a dip that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Because every component here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess hidden sweeteners the way you might with store-bought hummus or flavored spreads. The result is rich and satisfying, with a silky texture that comes entirely from the beans and good olive oil rather than any fillers or additives. A final drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika make it look stunning on the table with almost zero extra effort. Scoop it up with pita, raw vegetables, or crusty bread — it holds its shape beautifully and keeps the snack spread feeling wholesome and genuinely delicious.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the roasted garlic

1 whole head garlic
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the dip

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
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
2–3 tbsp water, as needed

For serving

1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
¼ tsp smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the garlic head cut-side up in a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
2
Roast the garlic for 40–45 minutes, until the cloves are deeply golden, completely soft, and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool, still wrapped, for 10 minutes.

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