Description
This Lemon & Herb White Bean Dip is creamy, fresh, and packed with bright citrus flavor. Made with white beans, parsley, chives, garlic, olive oil, and lemon, it’s a healthy appetizer that comes together in minutes. Perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers, and pita chips, or spreading on sandwiches and wraps for an easy Mediterranean-inspired snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white beans, cooked, rinsed, and well-drained (about 2 (15-ounce) cans)
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, packed
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives, packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup roasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Add the white beans, parsley, chives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, and rosemary (if using) to a food processor or blender.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- For a chunkier dip, blend for about 30 seconds. For a smoother dip, continue blending until creamy.
- If using walnuts, add them and pulse a few times until incorporated. Do not overblend.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more salt, lemon juice, zest, or garlic as desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to develop and the dip to thicken.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Drain beans thoroughly to achieve the creamiest texture.
- For extra brightness, add additional lemon zest before serving.
- Roasted walnuts add a delicious crunch and nutty flavor.
- The dip thickens as it chills in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If the dip becomes too thick after chilling, stir in a small amount of olive oil or water before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blender / Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg