Shellfish Free Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
Creamy, garlicky, and deeply savory, this white bean dip is the kind of thing that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Roasting a whole head of garlic low and slow transforms it into something almost buttery, and blending it with cannellini beans, lemon juice, and a touch of smoked paprika creates a dip that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Unlike a lot of store-bought dips and spreads that can hide unexpected seafood-derived additives or be processed on shared lines, this one is made entirely from scratch with clean, straightforward pantry staples. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting — just squeeze in those golden roasted cloves, blend everything together, and add a splash of water until the texture is perfectly smooth and scoopable. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of extra smoked paprika on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it with warm pita, crackers, or a pile of fresh vegetables and watch it become your new go-to for gatherings or weeknight snacking.
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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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