Lemon Garlic White Bean Dip Recipe
This Lemon Garlic White Bean Dip is a creamy and flavorful alternative to traditional hummus. Infused with umami from miso paste, brightened by fresh lemon zest and juice, and enriched with tahini, this dip is both nutritious and delicious. It’s quick to prepare using a blender or food processor and can be served as a spread or dip, garnished with olive oil, parsley, and extra lemon zest for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1½ cups (serves 4 as a dip or spread)
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1–2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp white or yellow miso paste
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for extra umami flavor)
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (about 2 tbsp juice)
- 2 tbsp good quality tahini
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 3 ice cubes
To Serve (Optional)
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Minced fresh parsley
- Additional lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, crushed garlic, miso paste, nutritional yeast, lemon zest and juice, tahini, salt, and ice cubes to have everything ready for blending.
- Blend the Dip: Add the beans, crushed garlic, miso paste, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and ice cubes into a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. The blending time may vary depending on the power and efficiency of your appliance.
- Adjust Consistency and Flavor: Check the dip’s texture and seasoning. If needed, add a pinch more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste. The ice cubes help thicken and fluff up the dip to a desirable consistency.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl or storage container. Optionally, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle fresh minced parsley, and add a little more lemon zest on top for garnish and additional flavor. For a spicy twist, you can sprinkle red chili flakes or drizzle chili oil.
- Chill and Let Flavors Develop: Allow the dip to rest in the refrigerator for some time to thicken further and let the flavors meld together, enhancing the taste before serving.
Notes
- Incorporate ice cubes during blending to help thicken the dip and achieve a fluffy texture.
- Let the dip sit after blending; it will thicken more and allow flavors to develop as it chills.
- For a milder garlic taste, substitute crushed raw garlic with roasted garlic for a richer and more mellow flavor profile.
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