Lupin 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 makes everything it touches taste extraordinary. Squeezed straight into the food processor with creamy cannellini beans, good olive oil, and a bright hit of lemon juice, those caramelized cloves transform a simple dip into something genuinely craveable. A pinch of cumin and smoked paprika add just enough warmth and depth to keep every bite interesting without overwhelming the natural richness of the beans. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this dip is a genuinely safe and satisfying option — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no flour blends or legume mixes that might sneak in unwanted additions. Cannellini beans are the star here, delivering that thick, velvety texture without any of the guesswork that can come with store-bought dips and spreads. A splash of water added gradually while blending lets you dial in exactly the consistency you want, whether you're going for a thick schmear or something a little more scoopable. Finish it with a drizzle of olive oil, a scatter of fresh parsley, and a dusting of smoked paprika, and it looks as good as it tastes. Serve it with vegetables, crackers, or warm flatbread — it disappears fast either way.
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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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