Alpha Gal Friendly White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herby, and bright with lemon, this white bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast no matter who's at the table. The base is built on cannellini beans blended with fragrant garlic-rosemary oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and a whisper of cumin — all completely plant-based and free from any mammalian meat or dairy, which makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, there's no guesswork about hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought dips. The technique of gently blooming the garlic and rosemary in warm olive oil before blending is what gives this dip its depth — it tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top make it look as impressive as it tastes. Serve it with pita, crackers, or a pile of fresh vegetables 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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