Cannellini Bean Dip Recipe
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Once you’ve successfully gotten your friends and family to enjoy hummus, it’s time to introduce a new bean to the repertoire. Just as easily whipped up in dip as the classic chickpeas, cannellinis combine here with a few simple ingredients for a satisfying appetizer at any party. And leftovers are great wrapped up with vegetables in lavash.
What to buy: Cannellini beans are sometimes labeled white kidney beans, in case you’re having trouble finding them. Also, dried beans can be substituted for the canned beans if you prefer. Use 1 1/2 cups cooked beans for each 15-ounce can of beans called for.
Game plan: The dip will last up to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
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- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- Place beans, vinegar, Worcestershire, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, add oil in a thin stream until completely incorporated and mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add chives and pulse 5 times to evenly incorporate. Serve with wheat crackers, radishes, or cucumber and carrot sticks.
ZOMG that was tasty! I subbed green onions for the chives and subbed lemon juice for the vinegar (because that's what I had on hand). Bet it would go well with some mixed in kalamata olives. I'll try that next time and not add so much oil when I do.
Never put Worcestershire in mine, but I will next time! If you're counting calories, the oil can be omitted with minimal effect on the final product. I usually save the cooking/canning liquid to adjust the consistency.