Cannellini Bean Dip Recipe
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.
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 -2 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
- Place beans, lemon juice, 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 (or blend until smooth, if desired). Serve with toasted pita and kalamata olives
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recipe calls for chopped green onion - but instructions indicate chives - I would think that it is scallions.