Creamy Butter Bean Dip
Whip up the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Creamy Butter Bean Dip—an irresistible blend of velvety butter beans, zesty lemon juice, tahini, and a hint of ground cumin. Perfectly smooth and ready in just 10 minutes, this dairy-free, gluten-free appetizer is a flavorful twist on classic hummus. The optional garnish of smoked paprika and fresh parsley adds a touch of elegance, making it ideal for anything from casual snacking with veggie sticks to impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve it with warm pita, crunchy crackers, or as a tasty spread in sandwiches. Refreshingly light yet satisfyingly creamy, this protein-packed dip is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large garlic clove
- 60 ml olive oil
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 45 ml cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Place the drained and rinsed butter beans into a high-speed blender or food processor.
Step 2
Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove, then add it to the blender.
Step 3
Add olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, ground cumin, salt, and cracked black pepper to the blender.
Step 4
Blend the ingredients on high speed until a thick and smooth mixture forms. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 5
While blending, slowly add the cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dip reaches your desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste the dip and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, as desired.
Step 7
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (574.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1081.3 |
| Total Fat 77.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1652.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.0g | |
| Protein 29.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2477.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10723.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1478.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories