Walnut 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 on rotation for snack boards, weeknight appetizers, and everything in between. Cannellini beans blended with fragrant rosemary, golden garlic, bright lemon juice, and a touch of cumin create a dip that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The trick is blooming the garlic and rosemary in warm olive oil first — that short step in the skillet coaxes out incredible depth before anything hits the food processor. Everything gets whipped together until silky smooth, finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. Store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and unexpected add-ins show up constantly on labels. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve it with total confidence. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing dip that disappears fast — make a double batch if you want any left for yourself.
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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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