Gluten 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 the garlic and rosemary together in warm olive oil before blending is the move that sets this recipe apart — it mellows the garlic's sharpness and coaxes out a fragrant, almost floral depth that you just can't get from raw ingredients. Cannellini beans blend up impossibly smooth, and a hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps everything bright and balanced against the earthy cumin. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to hunt down specialty swaps or scrutinize labels — it's just real, whole food doing its thing. Serve it with your favorite gluten-free crackers, raw veggies, or warm rice cakes, and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little drama. It works equally well as a party spread or a weeknight snack you pull together in minutes.
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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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