White Bean Dip

Posted 2017-03-01 by Naomi ⇒ follow

[Image1 Plunge crackers and vegetable sticks into this tasty dip]

Easy to make, this dip is tasty, zesty with lemon, creamy but lactose free. Serve on platters with crackers and vegetable sticks at barbecues and parties. Or use as a spread on pita bread and sandwiches to give a Middle Eastern flavour.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 hours
Serves: 1

Ingredients
400g can white beans, drained
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium sized lemon, juiced and rind finely grated
2 tbsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely cut (optional)

Method

Add the white beans, garlic and salt into a blender and blend until smooth.

[Image2 The white beans are healthy and delicious]

[Image3 The white beans will be chunky when first blended]

Add the lemon juice, rind and blend to combine.

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and blend.

Add the rosemary, remaining olive oil and blend until combined.

Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight for best result.

Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks or pita bread.

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Tips

The white bean dip can be served immediately, however the flavours intensify if refrigerated overnight.

Double the ingredients and use the extra dip as a healthy sandwich spread.