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Velvety Ina Garten White Bean Dip Recipe

Velvety Ina Garten White Bean Dip Recipe


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  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x

Description

Ina Garten’s white bean dip blends creamy cannellini beans with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil for a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer. Guests will love this simple, elegant starter that pairs perfectly with crisp crackers or fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz/425 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 pitas
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup plus 4 tbsps (½ cup total) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bean Preparation: Combine cannellini beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley in a food processor, pulsing until achieving a rustic, textured consistency with visible herb fragments.
  2. Seasoning: Enhance the bean mixture with kosher salt and black pepper, fine-tuning flavors to personal preference.
  3. Pita Chip Preparation: Separate pita bread horizontally, creating thin rounds, then slice each round into 8 triangular wedges positioned in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Flavor Infusion: Generously drizzle olive oil over pita wedges, then dust with dried oregano, additional kosher salt, and cracked black pepper for aromatic depth.
  5. Baking Process: Roast pita chips in a preheated 400°F oven for 8-12 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform golden-brown crispy texture.
  6. Serving: Transfer bean dip to a serving bowl and arrange freshly baked pita chips alongside, ready for immediate enjoyment at warm or room temperature.

Notes

  • Texture Tip: Aim for a coarse, rustic consistency by pulsing beans carefully, leaving some visible herb specks for authentic homemade feel.
  • Oil Quality Matters: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to elevate the dip’s overall flavor and create a smoother, richer texture.
  • Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust salt and pepper incrementally, remembering you can always add more but can’t remove excess seasonings.
  • Chip Crispness Secret: Watch pita chips closely during baking, rotating pan midway to prevent uneven browning and ensure perfect golden crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 30g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg