Spicy Butter Bean Dip

Creamy, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Spicy Butter Bean Dip is a quick and easy way to elevate your appetizer game. Featuring velvety butter beans blended with tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a kick of smoked paprika and red chili flakes, this dip is as comforting as it is tantalizing. Perfectly spiced with hints of cumin and garlic, it’s blended to a smooth, luxurious consistency, making it ideal for dipping pita chips, crunchy veggies, or crackers. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of smoked paprika, and fresh parsley, this vibrant vegan dip is ready in just 10 minutes and can be made ahead for effortless entertaining. Easy, healthy, and downright delicious, this recipe is your new go-to for bold, creamy bean dips!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 grams butter beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water (as needed)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon extra smoked paprika (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (for drizzle)

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the butter beans, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves, cumin, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.

Step 3

If the dip is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, chili flakes, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the dip to a serving dish and use a spoon to create a small well in the center.

Step 6

Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over the top and garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra smoked paprika.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your choice of dippers such as pita chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(548.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	949.6

Total Fat 62.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2141.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.2g
Protein 29.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2467.2mg	0%
Iron 10721.9mg	0%
Potassium 1505.4mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 30.0%