Bean Dip recipes

@krebstar5 (1266)
United States
July 3, 2007 11:30am CST
I am having some friends over today after work. We all decided that we would prefer light snacks to munch on during the get together rather than eat a sit down meal. Since I have a bunch of vegetables that I bought at the outdoor market over the weekend, I thought that it would be nice to serve those with some dip. Instead of making a sour cream based dip or hummus, I would like to make a white bean dip. I've done this in the past and have come up with some nice combinations. However, I was thinking that maybe there is something new that I could try and have never tried before. Does anyone out there have some suggestions or recipes for a tasty bean dip that I could make tonight? I hope to use white (or cannelini) beans because those are my favorites. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
2 responses
twilight021
@twilight021 (2059)
• United States
3 Jul 07
If you have some cilantro on hand you can try out this recipe... INGREDIENTS 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 lemons, juiced salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, cilantro, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth, or to your desired consistency. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
krebstar5
@krebstar5 (1266)
• United States
3 Jul 07
I love cilantro! Thanks for the great recipe.
brimia
@brimia (6581)
• United States
3 Jul 07
Lowfat White Bean Dip 15 oz Cannellini (white beans) rinsed, drained 1 tb Fresh lemon juice 1 lg Garlic clove; chopped 1 ts Olive oil 1/2 ts Ground cumin 1/4 ts Dried oregano Puree first 6 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to shallow bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.)