Description
A smooth and savory white bean dip made with mellow roasted garlic scapes, creamy cannellini beans, fresh basil, lemon juice, and olive oil. Serve it with vegetables, crackers, crostini, or pita, or use it as a flavorful sandwich spread.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
7 garlic scapes
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Extra olive oil for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss the garlic scapes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and arrange them on a baking tray.
- Roast the garlic scapes for 7–10 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool slightly, then trim and roughly chop them.
- Add the drained cannellini beans, roasted garlic scapes, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
- Blend until very smooth and creamy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the food processor.
- Add the chopped fresh basil and pulse a few times, just until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and finish with a small drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crostini, crackers, or pita bread, or use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Notes
For extra citrus flavor, add a little fresh lemon zest.
Increase the basil or combine it with parsley for additional fresh herb flavor.
For a thinner consistency, blend in a small amount of water, lemon juice, or additional olive oil.
Add a small pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.
Great Northern beans or navy beans can be substituted for cannellini beans.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Serve cool or at room temperature. Stir well after refrigeration and loosen with a splash of water, lemon juice, or olive oil if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roast and Blend
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
