Macadamia 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, bright lemon juice, and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil create a silky spread that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. The trick is blooming the sliced garlic and fresh rosemary together in warm olive oil first — that short step in the skillet builds a deeply savory base that elevates the whole dip. A pinch of cumin adds just enough earthiness to keep things interesting without stealing the spotlight. Store-bought dips often sneak in unexpected nut-derived oils or additives, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Finish it with a drizzle of good olive oil, a scatter of red pepper flakes, and a fresh rosemary sprig, and it looks stunning on any table. Serve it with warm pita, crusty bread, or a pile of crunchy 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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