Capsaicin Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herby, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. Cannellini beans get blended with garlic and rosemary that have been gently coaxed in olive oil until fragrant and golden, creating a base that's rich and savory without any heat. A hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps everything bright, while a touch of cumin adds just enough earthiness to make it interesting. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this recipe is a genuine win — the red pepper flakes listed are entirely optional and easy to skip, so the dip is naturally free of any spicy heat without any substitutions required. The result is silky smooth and spreadable, perfect for scooping up with pita, crackers, or crudités. It comes together quickly in a food processor and tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant, not something you threw together to avoid a reaction.
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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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
- 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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