Ginger Free Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. A whole head of garlic gets roasted low and slow until the cloves turn golden and almost jammy, then gets blended right into silky cannellini beans for a flavor that's rich without being heavy. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of smoked paprika round everything out beautifully, giving the dip a subtle smokiness and brightness that keeps you coming back for another scoop. The entire ingredient list is naturally free of ginger in any form — no powders, no pastes, no hidden spice blends — so you can dig in without second-guessing a single bite. Many store-bought dips and hummus alternatives sneak in unexpected spices, making this homemade version a genuinely stress-free option. Serve it with warm pita, crackers, or a spread of raw vegetables, and finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of paprika for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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