Turmeric Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Blooming the garlic and rosemary in warm olive oil before blending is the move that sets this dip apart — it coaxes out a mellow, almost sweet depth from the garlic while making the rosemary impossibly fragrant. Cannellini beans blend up silky smooth, and a hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps everything bright and balanced. Many store-bought dips and spice blends sneak in golden-hued seasonings that can be hard to spot on an ingredient label, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The only spice beyond salt and pepper is a small amount of cumin, so the flavor profile stays clean and herb-forward without any hidden surprises. Finish it with a drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and it looks stunning on a table with very little effort. Serve it with warm pita, crusty bread, 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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