Anti Inflammatory White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of snack that disappears fast — especially when you set it out with warm pita or crunchy vegetables for a crowd of six. Cannellini beans are a powerhouse ingredient here, bringing plant-based protein and fiber alongside a naturally buttery texture that blends up silky smooth. Extra virgin olive oil does double duty, first bloomed with garlic and fresh rosemary to build an aromatic base, then drizzled in again at the end for richness — and olive oil is one of the most celebrated ingredients in any anti-inflammatory eating pattern. Fresh lemon juice and zest cut through the creaminess with bright acidity, while a touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. The whole process comes together in one skillet and a food processor, so you're looking at minimal cleanup and maximum payoff. Finish it with a swirl of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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