Seed Oil Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herby, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. Cannellini beans get blended with bright lemon juice, a touch of cumin, and a fragrant garlic-rosemary oil that you bloom right in the pan — and the result is silky-smooth with layers of flavor that feel far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone avoiding industrial seed oils, this one is completely built around extra virgin olive oil, so there's no need to scrutinize a label or swap anything out. Store-bought dips and spreads are notorious for hiding canola or soybean oil in the ingredient list, but every drop of fat here comes from a single, clean source. A finishing drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes make it look gorgeous straight out of the bowl. Serve it with warm pita, crunchy vegetables, or just a good piece of crusty bread and you've got a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that genuinely delivers.
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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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