Lemon-Herb White Bean Dip with Crudités

A bright and refreshing Mediterranean dip perfect as a light starter. Creamy white beans are blended with lemon, herbs, and garlic for a flavorful and healthy appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

278 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.16/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Dessert•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Cooking Style:

Baking•Roasting

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

115-ounce canCanned Cannellini Beans(drained and rinsed)

£0.75

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)

£0.15

1teaspoonLemon Zest(freshly grated)

£0.05

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.10

0.3cupFresh Parsley(chopped)

£0.40

2tablespoonsFresh Mint(chopped)

£0.30

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(plus extra for drizzling)

£0.25

1teaspoonHoney(optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

£0.03

assortedas neededCrudités(carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, radish)

£2.50

Total Cost

£4.64

£1.16 per serving

Instructions

1.
Combine the cannellini beans, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender.
2.
Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
3.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
4.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with a bit more fresh parsley.
5.
Serve immediately with assorted crudités.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

278 kcal / 1163 kJ

Carbs

31g

12% of RDA

Fat

13g

19% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

455 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother dip, remove the skins from the cannellini beans after rinsing.

If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried mint.

The dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Pair with baked feta for a complete mediterranean experience.

Cooking Equipment

Food processor or blender

Serving platter

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Mediterranean Baked Feta with Roasted Vegetables

A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean dinner featuring baked feta cheese surrounded by colorful roasted vegetables.

45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

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Lemon-Herb White Bean Dip with Crudités

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