Butter Bean Dip
You will love this Butter Bean Dip! It’s deliciously smooth and creamy, and guess what? It’s made without tahini, so it’s perfect for anyone with a sesame allergy. It’s fantastic with warm pitta, tortilla chips, or crudités—ideal as a healthy snack or a tasty appetiser.
Servings: 4 servings as an appetiser
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 grams ( 14oz) tin of cooked butter beans drained and rinsed
- 1 Clove Garlic Peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and extra tablespoon for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juiced
- 1 dash Cold Water
- to taste Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned butter beans. ( If you are using dried beans, you will need to soak them in advance). Place them in a food processor along with the chopped garlic & pulse until smooth.
- Add the olive oil & lemon juice to the mixture and blend again until smooth and creamy.
- Add a dash of water to the dip and pulse again until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with sea salt and black pepper, then garnish with fresh, finely chopped parsley.
Notes
Lauren’s Tips
Blender : To achieve that smooth and creamy texture, you will need to blend the ingredients for a few minutes. Every 20 seconds or so, pause the blender and stir the mixture with a spoon so everything blends evenly.
Balance the Lemon Juice: Add the lemon juice gradually, tasting as you go to get the perfect tanginess without overwhelming the other flavours.
Consistency: If the dip is too thick, just add a splash of water gradually until it’s the right texture.
Garnish with Fresh Parsley: Just before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a burst of colour and added freshness.
Chill Before Serving: Let the dip chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavours time to come together nicely.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
