This delicious white bean dip is a tasty and healthy addition to any holiday party menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavours packed into each bite. Serve it with mildly seasoned pita chips (recipe below), crackers or an assortment of raw vegetables – or some of each!
Tip: A little bit of fresh sage goes a long way. If you aren’t sure how much to use, start with a small amount. Then taste and add more, if desired.
White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips
Total Prep Time: 15 minutes
White Bean Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled
- 2 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 2 – 3 large fresh sage leaves
- 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon of high-quality extra virgin olive oil *
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Directions:
Add cannellini beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Pour bean mixture into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of some high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
* Although you can use the same extra virgin olive oil for the entire recipe, adding a drizzle of a higher quality variety right before serving will add an extra “pop” of flavour.
Seasoned Pita Chips
Ingredients:
- 6 pitas
- 3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut each pita into 8 equal-sized wedges.
Lightly brush pita wedges with olive oil on both sides and place on the lined baking sheet.
Season pita with salt and pepper before placing in oven.
Bake for 5-6 minutes before turning each wedge. Return to oven and continue baking for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until pita wedges are golden brown.
Remove from oven and serve with the bean dip.
Enjoy!
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