Ginger Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herbaceous, and endlessly scoopable, this white bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Cannellini beans blended with fragrant rosemary, golden garlic, bright lemon juice, and a touch of cumin create a dip that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The trick is briefly cooking the garlic and rosemary in olive oil first — that small step infuses the fat with deep, savory flavor before everything gets blended into something silky and smooth. For anyone avoiding ginger, this recipe is a genuinely safe and satisfying option, since so many store-bought dips and hummus-adjacent spreads sneak in unexpected spices or blends that can be hard to verify. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to check at a glance. A 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 warm 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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