Low Sugar White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying, this cannellini bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears from the table before anyone even realizes how simple it was to make. Blooming sliced garlic and fresh rosemary together in warm olive oil is the secret move here — it builds a fragrant, savory base that gets blended right into the beans for maximum flavor in every bite. A hit of lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of cumin round things out beautifully, giving the dip a brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy. Every single ingredient is naturally free of added sugar, so there's no label-reading required and no sneaky sweeteners hiding in the mix. The food processor does the heavy lifting, turning humble pantry staples into something genuinely silky and restaurant-worthy. Finish it with a drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes, and it looks as impressive as it tastes. Serve it with warm pita, raw vegetables, or crusty bread and watch it vanish.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water
For serving
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is softened and just golden at the edges and the rosemary is fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the garlic-rosemary oil to a food processor. Add the cannellini beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Process until the mixture begins to come together, about 30 seconds.
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