Cashew Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herby, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Blooming sliced garlic and fresh rosemary in warm olive oil before blending is the secret move here — it coaxes out a mellow, fragrant depth that raw garlic simply can't match. Cannellini beans whip up beautifully smooth in the food processor, especially with a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil and a splash of water to loosen things up. A hit of lemon juice and zest keeps everything bright, while a pinch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make you wonder what's in there. Many store-bought dips and spreads rely on cashews or other tree nuts as a base for creaminess, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Finish it with a drizzle of olive oil, a scatter of red pepper flakes, and a rosemary sprig, and it looks as good as it tastes. Serve it with warm pita, crusty bread, 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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