Description
This White Bean Dip is a delightful blend of roasted garlic, creamy beans, and fresh herbs. It’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a quick and healthy snack that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb garlic see notes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cans 15.5 ounces cannelini beans drained and rinsed, or great northern beans
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin, high-quality oil
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 1 – 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons water if needed
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely minced (reserve a little to sprinkle on top)
- black pepper to taste
- Garlic infused olive oil or rosemary-infused, if possible
- Flaky sea salt
- fresh vegetables cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, jicama, celery
- pita wedges, pita chips, tortilla chips, pretzel chips, or potato chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Remove the loose papery skin from the garlic bulb and cut about ¼ inch off the top to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle the garlic with olive oil and wrap it in foil to create a sealed packet.
- Place the packet on a baking sheet or in a cast iron pan and roast for 40–50 minutes until the garlic is very soft.
- Allow the garlic to cool completely; it can be roasted up to a week in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can use garlic-infused olive oil or rosemary-infused olive oil for added flavor.
This dip pairs well with fresh vegetables or a variety of chips for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg