Best Basil White Bean Dip Recipes

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BASIL WHITE BEAN DIP



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We're big fans of hummus, but my son is allergic. I came up with this bean dip, and it's turned out to be a great alternative. -Erin Bosco, Carlton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; pulse until beans are coarsely chopped. Add oil; process until blended. Add tomato and basil; pulse to combine. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON BASIL WHITE BEAN DIP



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Make and share this Lemon Basil White Bean Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cannellini beans, drained
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, plus
1 whole basil leaves, to garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the beans, chicken stock and garlic.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.
  • Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. In a food processor, blend the cooled mixture until smooth.
  • Chop the basil finely and stir into the mixture along with the lemon juice and the pepper.
  • Serve in a bowl, garnished with basil leaves.
  • If you prefer a chunkier version, simply don't puree the beans as long, or puree half the beans and mix in the remaining whole beans by hand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 82.5, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 8.9

WHITE BEAN DIP WITH BASIL OIL



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A tasty starter that is an ideal treat when having friends around. Leftover dip (if any) can be used on sandwiches, or with grilled lamb, pork or beef sausages. From Recipes+, May 09

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Beans

Time 18m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil, extra light
400 g cannellini beans, rinsed
100 g feta, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 lebanese bread
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place basil in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over and cover. Stand 30 seconds; drain. Refresh under cold water. Process basil, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup extra light olive oil until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover surface directly with plastic wrap.
  • Process beans with the feta, remaining extra virgin olive oil, garlic and juice until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C / 160 degrees fan forced. Cut bread into triangles. Place on baking trays. Brush with remaining extra light olive oil; sprinkle bread with combined seeds and cumin. Bake for for 3 - 4 minutes or until crisp.
  • Drizzle dip with 1/3 cup basil oil then serve with bread.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.6, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 288.9, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.2

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