Cannellini Bean Dip

This creamy garlic pesto Cannellini Bean Dip is ready to party! Quick, easy, and totally delicious, it's ready to eat in just 10 minutes and tastes amazing with pita and healthy vegetable dippers.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian

Keyword Cannellini Bean Dip, Pesto Garlic White Bean Dip

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 142kcal

Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

15 oz cannellini beans (1 can) drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic or 2 cloves for a very garlicky dip
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice from 1 small lemon or ½ large lemon
1 TBSP pesto (vegan or classic) plus extra to taste
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

For an intense garlic flavor, place 1-2 cloves in a garlic press before adding to the beans. I use 2 cloves for a super garlicky dip. Not sure how much you'll want? start with just 1 clove as you can always blend a second clove in after taste testing.
To the bowl of a food processor, add drained beans, garlic, lemon juice, pesto, sea salt, and a pinch or two of black pepper.
Pulse to coarsely chop the beans then switch to puree mode and, with the machine running, slowly add ¼ cup olive oil while the dip blends. Once it's gloriously creamy, give it a taste and pulse in any additional garlic, salt, and pesto desired. I like my dip with 2 cloves of garlic and 2 TBSP pesto. Delish!
Transfer to a bowl and serve with choice of dippers: cucumber, celery, carrots, bell pepper or sweet mini peppers, broccoli or cauliflower, pita bread or pita chips, fresh sliced baguette, and/or assorted crackers. Enjoy!

OPTIONAL GARNISH

Top with a swirl of pesto. Sliced fresh basil can also be added a tasty topper!
Add a few cranks of black pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Notes

Optional Extra - fresh parsley makes an amazing addition to this dip! Simply add 3-4 TBSP into the food processor with the other ingredients and blend.

Dip may be made in advance for a party or for weeklong snacking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-3 days.

Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the dip only using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on choice of dippers and enjoy!

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