BHA & BHT Free Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
Roasting a whole head of garlic until the cloves turn deeply golden and buttery-soft is the kind of kitchen move that transforms a simple dip into something genuinely crave-worthy. Those caramelized cloves get blended with creamy cannellini beans, bright lemon juice, a touch of cumin, and smoked paprika to create a dip that's rich, complex, and completely made from scratch. That from-scratch approach is exactly what makes this recipe so reassuring — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with no preservatives or synthetic additives hiding in the mix. Store-bought dips and spreads are notorious for containing stabilizers and chemical preservatives that can be hard to spot on a label, so blending your own at home puts you fully in control. The result is a silky, scoopable dip that holds its shape beautifully and tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of smoked paprika on top make it look as impressive as it tastes. Serve it with pita, raw vegetables, or crusty bread and watch it disappear.
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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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