Vegetarian White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herby, and packed with plant-based protein, this cannellini bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation for every gathering, snack board, or lazy weeknight. The real magic happens in the skillet first — garlic and fresh rosemary bloom in warm olive oil until fragrant and just golden, building a savory base that gets blended right into the dip. Cannellini beans are the perfect canvas here: mild and buttery, they whip up silky smooth in the food processor with a splash of lemon juice, a hint of zest, and a touch of cumin for warmth. The result is a dip that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes make it look as impressive as it tastes. It's completely meat- and animal-product-free without any substitutions needed — just honest, whole ingredients doing their thing. Serve it with warm pita, crackers, or a pile of fresh vegetables and watch it disappear.
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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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