Warm White Bean Dip Food

WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
• Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
• Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.

WARM WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Pulse garlic in a food processor until minced. Add beans, cumin, lime juice, and salt; pulse until all ingredients are well combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
• With the motor running, slowly pour olive oil through the feed tube and process until mixture is creamy, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a microwave-safe serving bowl.
• Heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• For the beans: Put the beans in a bowl and cover with cold water by 3 inches above the top of the beans. Let soak overnight.
• Strain the beans, discarding the soaking liquid. Place them in a pot and cover with water by 3 inches above the top of the beans. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and let cook until the beans are tender, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Strain and let cool.
• For the dip: Bring 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and a pinch of salt and simmer until the water reduces down and the onions become translucent and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beans and heat until they become warm.
• Meanwhile, add the Worcestershire, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, 4 tablespoons olive oil and some salt to a food processor. Transfer the bean mixture to the food processor. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and another pinch of salt. Puree the beans until smooth. Add more oil if needed for taste or texture. Taste for seasoning. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

ROASTED GARLIC AND WHITE BEAN DIP WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Roast the garlic: Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel off most of the garlic's outermost skin but leave the whole head intact. Trim about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a large piece of aluminum foil, then drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over the exposed cloves and close the foil into a pouch. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until you can pierce the center of the head with a knife. Let cool slightly.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the bowl of a food processor. Add the white beans, 4 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary leaves, black pepper, cayenne (if using), hot water and salt. Purée until smooth, then taste for salt, pepper, rosemary and lemon juice. Adjust as necessary. Transfer to a serving dish.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the remaining rosemary sprig - it should sizzle. Cook until brown and crisp, flipping once, about 1 minute per side, then transfer to the top of the dip as a garnish. Pour or spoon the remaining olive oil, now infused with rosemary, over the top of the dip. Sprinkle with cayenne for a little additional heat.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• 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.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) rinsed and drained, 3 tablespoons 1 to 2 tablespoons and cup water. Process until smooth, adding more water if necessary. Add 2 teaspoons finely chopped and pulse until combined. Season with and Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little oil.

CLAUDIA LAMASCOLO

Steps:

• Add the beans, garlic, spices you're using, any additions you like, olive oil and parsley into the food processor and pulse to the desired way you prefer your dips.
• I like mine smooth and added a few beans on the top.
• Season this to taste, add the salt, pepper and cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (if using) as desired in flavor.
• Serve warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave for best results or baked at 400 degrees with shredded cheeses.
• Drizzle top with more olive oil before serving.
• Serve with Tuscan Garlic Bread, Stick Vegetables, Pita Points or Crackers or Tortilla Chips.
• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and warm 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave for best results and flavors.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put beans, garlic and some salt in container of a food processor.
• Turn machine on, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil in a steady stream through feed tube; process until mixture is smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate (up to 2 days), until about an hour prior to serving.
• Just before serving, stir in herbs, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and garnish with herb sprig.
• Serve with chips, pita crisps or raw veggies.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400.
• Use a sharp knife and trim the top 1/3" - 1/2" of the head of garlic. Place the garlic in a small piece of tin foil (use the trimmed pieces as well) Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Seal up the tin foil and roast for 30 minutes or until garlic is very tender. Remove from oven and let the garlic rest until it's cool enough to handle. Remove the garlic cloves from the peel and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium high heat until the oil starts to moire and is hot but not smoking. Turn off the heat and immediately add the chopped herbs. The oil will sizzle because of the freshness of the herbs. Swirl the pan so that the herbs are completely coated with the hot oil and set aside.
• Drain the cannellini beans in a mesh strainer, but DO NOT RINSE THE BEANS. Discard the bean liquid. Transfer the beans to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the beans resemble a chunky dip.
• To the bean mixture, add the oil and herb mixture, kosher salt, and lemon juice. Pulse 4 to 5 times to incorporate the ingredients. Add the garlic and lemon juice and pulse to puree the roasted garlic.
• Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pulse 2-3 times to combine.
• Transfer the white bean dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the dip and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with pita chips or fresh crudite.

EASY WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• To make this you can use a blender, Vitamix, or food processor.
• If you have not rinsed and drained your beans, do so before you start.
• Combine all of your ingredients in your food processor (or whatever you are using to make this in). I suggest waiting to add any seasonings until you are able to taste the progress of your dip.
• Process your dip for 30 seconds, stopping to taste the progress and scrape the sides of the container. Season as needed at this point. Repeat this step until your dip is a smooth texture.
• Transfer to a serving bow, cover, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add any additional oil, lemon, or seasonings to the top as desired.

WARM SPINACH-WHITE BEAN DIP WITH CRUDITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the dip: Wash spinach, leaving some water clinging to the leaves. Transfer to a large saucepan. Cover, and steam spinach over medium heat, stirring once, until wilted, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove spinach using a slotted spoon, and let cool. Squeeze out excess liquid using a kitchen towel; coarsely chop.
• Pulse ricotta and cannellini beans in a food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Add chives, lemon zest, and salt. Season with pepper. Stir in spinach. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish.
• Bake until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve warm with crudites.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Place the beans, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic and cumin in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Add the herbs and give it a quick blitz to incorporate.
• Season to taste then spoon into serving bowls.
• Serve with vegetable crudités and crackers as a snack, starter or side dish. Enjoy!

HOT BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the beans, sour cream, cream cheese, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
• Stir well and make sure the cream cheese has melted and is mixed throughout. Add half of the shredded cheese and stir again. Top with the remaining cheese and cover with lid. Cook an additional 30-60 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges are bubbling.
• Serve warm with plenty of tortilla chips. Top with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and olives, if desired before serving.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine the beans and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and stir until well-combined. Add the sour cream and taco seasoning and stir again. Add half the cheese and stir once more.
• Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish or an 8-inch square pan. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges are bubbling.
• Serve warm with plenty of tortilla chips. Top with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and olives, if desired before serving. Enjoy!

ROASTED GARLIC AND WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
• Cut the garlic head directly through the middle and place it on a large square of parchment paper. Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt. Then bring the parchment paper up and over and scrunch it into a little pouch/parcel.You could also do this with tin foil, though I haven't tried.
• Roast the garlic in the oven for about 40 minutes (up to 60 minutes). The garlic will be a deep golden brown color and smooth and buttery, easy to just squeeze out of the garlic skins.
• Add the roasted garlic, white beans, lemon juice, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend into a smooth and creamy dip.Feel free to stop the machine to scrape down the sides a couple of times if needed.
• Once smooth, taste the dip and increase the lemon juice or salt if needed.
• Roughly chop the cilantro and zest the lemon, then combine the two in a bowl with the extra virgin olive oil.
• Add the creamy dip to a bowl and then top with the lemon and cilantro oil mixture. Sprinkle with a little paprika, and finally some chili hairs. Then enjoy!
• Store any leftover white bean dip in an airtight container in the fridge for between 3-5 days or the freezer for 3-4 months.

WHITE BEAN DIP (THREE EASY VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• In a food processor bowl, add the beans, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Process on high until a thick paste forms.
• Add in the ingredients for the variation you're making and process on high until creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
• Scoop into a bowl and serve with veggies, crackers or bread, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Store any leftover dip covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.

VEGAN SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375º F.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and garlic and sauté over medium-low heat until the onion is golden and just beginning to brown.
• Transfer the onion mixture to a food processor, along with the beans and cream cheese. Process until smooth.
• Add the artichoke hearts, spinach, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pulse on and off until the artichokes and spinach are finely and evenly chopped but not pureed. Transfer the mixture to a small ovenproof container.
• Top with the cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden. Sprinkle the top with paprika. Serve hot or warm, providing a small spreading knife or serving spoon.