It’s Super Bowl week and my mind is on fun party foods. Today is a healthy one that is so easy and delicious it makes an appearance and pretty much every football or other fun gathering I host. Have you ever made a dip with white beans? It’s way creamier than hummus in my opinion, just as full of protein, and so adaptable and delicious. While my guests usually count on me to have a selection of delectable sweet treats available, I always like to have a well rounded party spread and this is a long time favorite.
This is my favorite version, loaded with fresh rosemary, lemon and just a touch of garlic. It is amazing with almost any dippable object- I adore it with pretzels the most but of course crunchy veggies work too. Rosemary not your favorite herb? I’ve made this with basil and thyme as well with lots of success as well as way more garlic when I’m in the mood for that. A food processor or blender makes throwing this dip together take minutes and it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day. I don’t plan on hosting much of a Superbowl Party this year, but luckily it’s so darn easy I can have it any old time I want!
- 2- 8 oz cans white beans (great northern, cannellini, navy beans etc.) rinsed and drained
- 2 large sprigs of rosemary, pulled off the stem
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- Juice and zest of ½ a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, adding salt and fresh black pepper as desired to taste.
- Serve cold or room temperature, drizzling with extra olive oil if desired.
Annie says
January 28, 2014 at 7:27 amThis looks so good! I love white bean dip but I haven’t made one like this before. Totally trying it soon!
Katie C. says
January 28, 2014 at 9:05 amRoasting the garlic first adds a wonderful taste.
Rossi @ A Baking Girl says
January 28, 2014 at 9:38 amThis looks so simple and elegant! And the rosemary and garlic sound wonderful together
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
January 28, 2014 at 11:40 amI love hummus as a healthy snack! Especially among a sea of not-so-healthy snacks on Superbowl Sunday! Love this lemon and rosemary version :)
Bonny @ Clever Hen says
January 28, 2014 at 12:27 pmI have got to try this one–the combination of flavors sound delish!
Coco in the Kitchen says
January 28, 2014 at 1:25 pmI always make my hummus with cannellini, because it’s smoother, creamier.
This is lovely, Audra. Hope you’re well. Waiting for Baby Boy! xo
Katrina @ WVS says
January 28, 2014 at 1:50 pmLoooooving this dip. YUM!
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness says
January 29, 2014 at 6:52 amI actually have made a dip with white beans but this truly does look insanely creamy!
I wish I didn’t just drop my food processor yesterday so I could make this RIGHT NOW!
Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe says
January 29, 2014 at 12:23 pmI’d kick myself for not having thought about a white bean dip before! I love white beans but never tried them in dip form…I also love the presence of rosemary (one of my favorite herbs) but I’m pretty sure I’ll be trying it with basil and maybe sage, too.
xo, Elisa
Sasha says
January 30, 2014 at 10:44 pmThis is awesome! And so much healthier than queso. It’d be fun to add roasted garlic to this :)
Sara @ Confectionary Tales says
January 31, 2014 at 1:38 pmI’ve never made a white bean dip before and this looks delicious! Will definitely have to try this soon.
Nutmeg Nanny says
February 4, 2014 at 4:12 pmI can’t wait to try this out :) looks so amazing!!
Renee @ Awesome on $20 says
February 6, 2014 at 12:23 amThis sounds absolutely lovely. I wish I had a big bowl to take to work.