Oats Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herbaceous, and ridiculously easy to pull together, this white bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Cannellini beans get blended with garlic and rosemary that have been gently coaxed in warm olive oil, which makes the whole thing taste far more sophisticated than the effort involved. A hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps it bright, while a pinch of cumin adds just enough earthy depth to make people wonder what your secret is. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, this is a genuinely stress-free option — every ingredient here is naturally free of oats, with no grains or fillers hiding in the mix. Store-bought dips and spreads can be surprisingly tricky, sometimes processed on shared lines or bulked up with unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch is always the smarter call. Finish it with a drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes, and it looks stunning on any table. Serve it with veggies, crackers, or warm pita 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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