White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, this White Bean Dip with Pita Chips is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Made with velvety cannellini beans, tangy freshly squeezed lemon juice, rich tahini, and a touch of cumin for warmth, this silky dip is as nutritious as it is delicious. Paired with golden, crunchy, oven-baked pita chips brushed with olive oil, this recipe is an easy appetizer that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it at your next gathering, or enjoy it as a healthy snack. Whether you're hosting guests or indulging solo, this versatile white bean dip will have everyone coming back for more.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 15 oz Cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 Garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 4 Pita bread
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for pita chips)
- 0.25 tsp Paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Parsley (optional, chopped, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Cut the pita bread into wedges and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Brush both sides of the pita wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 4
Bake the pita wedges in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Step 5
In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, minced garlic, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, tahini, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 7
Transfer the white bean dip to a serving bowl.
Step 8
If desired, garnish the dip with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped parsley.
Step 9
Serve the dip with the homemade pita chips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (791.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1795.1 |
| Total Fat 93.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2635.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 201.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.0g | |
| Protein 52.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2567.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10730.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1902.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories