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White Bean Dip

This White Bean Dip turns butter beans or cannellini beans into a silky, lemony dip with a little garlic and olive oil. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an easy vegan snack, appetizer, or sandwich spread.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 (makes about 1 ½ cups)
Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) butter beans or cannellini beans (or 1 ½ cups cooked) drained and rinsed
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 - 3 tablespoons ice water
  • Optional toppings: Drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley or dill, crushed red pepper flakes, coarsely ground black pepper, or flaky salt
  • For serving: Pita triangles, crackers, crostini, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables
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Instructions

  • Blend the dip: Add the butter beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender. Blend until mostly smooth.
    Ingredients for white bean dip in food processor.
  • Make it creamy: With the food processor running, drizzle in the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dip is silky smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
    Tablespoon of ice water held over food processor with white bean dip.
  • Serve: Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and garnish as desired. Serve immediately with pita, crackers, crostini, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.
    Spoon in bowl of vegan white bean dip.

Notes

Butter beans: Butter beans (also called lima beans) have a naturally rich, creamy texture that makes this dip especially smooth. Cannellini beans work just as well if that's what you have on hand.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a quick stir before serving and add a splash of water if it has thickened.
Oil-free option: Omit the olive oil and add extra ice water as needed to reach a smooth and creamy consistency. For a little extra creaminess, add 1 tablespoon tahini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 6 servings) | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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