Herbed White Bean and Tuna Dip

Elevate your appetizer game with this deliciously creamy Herbed White Bean and Tuna Dip—a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that's as quick as it is flavorful. Featuring protein-packed canned white beans and tuna blended to silky perfection with zesty lemon juice, vibrant fresh herbs like parsley and dill, and a touch of garlic, this dip is bursting with fresh, wholesome flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game nights, or healthy snacking. Serve it with crusty bread, crisp veggie sticks, or pita chips, and watch it disappear! Perfectly balanced with a drizzle of olive oil and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice, this easy tuna and white bean dip gives you a nutritious, flavorful, and satisfying snack in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed and drained
• 1 can (5 ounces) canned tuna in olive oil, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon optional: red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Flake the drained tuna into the food processor and add it to the beans.

Step 3

Add the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic to the mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the chopped parsley, dill, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

Step 5

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add a little more olive oil or a splash of water if the mixture is too thick.

Step 6

Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 7

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped herbs if desired.

Step 8

Serve with crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(358.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	532.9

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15.0mg	0%
Sodium 1864.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 162.6mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1017.6mg	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: 50.2%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 32.9%