Description
Jamie Oliver’s white bean dip blends Mediterranean flavors for a creamy, zesty appetizer. Garlic, lemon, and herbs create a simple yet irresistible spread you’ll want to enjoy with crisp vegetables or warm pita.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) cannellini beans, cooked, drained, and rinsed
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh basil, torn
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tsps (10 ml) fresh rosemary
- 0.5 tsp lemon peel (zest)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2–4 tbsps (30–60 ml) water (only if needed)
Instructions
- Prep Base: Combine cannellini beans, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor, creating a foundational mixture with robust Mediterranean flavors.
- Blend Texture: Pulse ingredients to create a coarse consistency, periodically scraping processor sides to ensure uniform integration, then gradually stream cold water while processing to achieve a silky, smooth texture.
- Herb Infusion: Introduce freshly chopped basil and rosemary leaves, processing briefly to distribute herbal notes throughout the dip, enhancing its aromatic profile.
- Flavor Calibration: Pause and taste the mixture, making nuanced adjustments to seasoning by adding salt, pepper, or lemon juice to harmonize the overall flavor spectrum.
- Presentation Finale: Transfer the creamy dip to a serving vessel, garnishing with a luxurious olive oil drizzle and optional fresh herb sprinkle, then serve alongside crisp vegetable crudités, artisan crackers, or golden toasted pita chips for an elegant appetizer experience.
Notes
- Maximize Creaminess: Add cold water gradually to achieve a silky, smooth texture without making the dip too runny.
- Herb Infusion Technique: Pulse herbs briefly to distribute flavors evenly without losing their vibrant, fresh characteristics.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust seasonings incrementally, allowing each addition to blend fully for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the melding of herbs and develop a more intense taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg