Brianna's Herbed Kidney Bean Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with Brianna's Herbed Kidney Bean Spread, a creamy, plant-based delight bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple pantry staples like canned kidney beans, fresh parsley, and cilantro into a luscious spread infused with garlic, zesty lemon juice, and earthy spices like cumin and paprika. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect choice for a healthy snack or elegant party dip. Adjust the texture with a splash of water to create a perfectly smooth consistency, and serve it alongside crisp vegetables, crunchy crackers, or toasted bread. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh herbs, this versatile kidney bean spread is as nutritious as it is flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water (optional, for texture adjustment)

Directions

Step 1

Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans to a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Add the fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture until it starts to combine, then blend on medium speed until it forms a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Step 4

If the spread is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time while blending, until the desired texture is achieved.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or herbs to taste.

Step 6

Transfer the spread to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing for later.

Step 7

Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika or chopped herbs, if desired.

Step 8

Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or toast. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(378.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	620.6

Total Fat 43.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 879.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 121.0mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 969.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 28.5%