Easy Fresh Herb and Lemon White Bean Dip (vegan)
This Easy Fresh Herb and Lemon White Bean Dip is the perfect healthy appetizer. It's packed with fresh herbs, loaded with protein, and flavored with citrus and garlic.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 2 (15.5 oz) cans of cannellini/Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons chives, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- ice water
- Extra olive oil to drizzle over the finished plate
- Extra minced chives to sprinkle over the finished plate
Instructions
- Place the following into the bowl of a food processor: beans, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until it becomes smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of ice water while it is blending to make it super creamy!
- Add the chives and parsley and pulse a few more times. (There will be pieces of fresh herbs throughout the dip, and that is what we are looking for.)
- Transfer the bean mixture to a shallow serving bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the dish. Garnish with minced chives and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge with plastic wrap over the top. Leftover bean dip is always great to have on hand for a quick protein source.
Notes
Storage:
This dip will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to add plastic wrap or a lid.
Tips and Modifications:
Add a tablespoon or two of ice water for the ultimate creamy bean dip!
If you do not have parsley on hand, no problem. Add any fresh Italian herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary, or sage. I do recommend going heavier on the basil or parsley and a smaller amount of rosemary, thyme, and sage, as they have a stronger and more intense flavor.
The type of beans you use in this recipe matters. I do not recommend using any other varieties of white beans, such as navy beans.
This recipe is perfect for meal prep! Just make sure to store it in the fridge with a lid, and you're good to go.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg