Tuscan White Bean Dip
Creamy and garlicky, perfect for scooping onto crackers or chips. A great starter for an Italian-themed meal! This recipe was borrowed from Giada de Laurentiis and tweaked slightly.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, loosely packed
- zest half a lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse a few times until the mixture is combined You want to have some texture.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a small bowl. Garnish with some chopped Italian parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve with your favorite crackers, chips or toasted pita bread.
Versatile, cheap, and nutritious, white beans pack a whole lot of goodness!
Once you start eating this dip, you can not stop!