Yeast Free White Bean Dip with Rosemary
Creamy, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. Garlicky olive oil infused with fresh rosemary gets blended right into silky cannellini beans along with bright lemon juice, a hint of zest, and a touch of cumin — the result is layered, complex flavor that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Because everything here is built from whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden fermented additives or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought spread. The technique of gently cooking the garlic and rosemary in olive oil before blending is a small step that makes a huge difference, coaxing out a mellow, almost buttery depth. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes turn it into something genuinely beautiful on the table. Serve it with crackers, raw vegetables, or warm flatbread and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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