White Bean Dip is a quick and easy protein- and fiber-packed friend to dip fresh vegetables and whole-grain crackers! Canned beans make it super simple!
Bean dip sounds so ho-hum, but…
beans are one of the most high-octane foods you can dip your pepper strips! The fiber in beans helps keep the munchies away. After eating them you feel full longer because the fiber slows the emptying of your stomach.
Beans
I ❤️ the health benefits. With 8 grams of fiber per half cup, beans are one of the highest fiber foods. Since we need between 25-35 grams of fiber per day, we could benefit from eating more beans. These nutritional gems fill you up plus offer a host of nutrients to support heart health and weight maintenance.
How much fiber do you need?
Here is the official Institute of Medicine’s recommended intake for total fiber:
- adults 50 years and younger is set at 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women
- men and women over 50 it is 30 and 21 grams per day, respectively
Besides a taco or retired beans, some people struggle with how to use beans. You might like my recipe for Gallo Pinto, Black Beans and Rice.
Bean dip
This dip wants you to put your stamp on it. Add flavor with what you have available.
- jalapeño
- chile powder
- smoked paprika
- roasted peppers, drained
- caramelized onion
- avocado
- spinach, fresh or cooked
- lemon, lime or orange juice
- pomegranate molasses
- basil, rosemary, parsley, and tarragon are my go-to herbs, but use what you like, even dried.
White Bean Dip
Canned beans with herbs, lemon, red pepper flakes and olive oil whirled in the food processor. So quick and easy and a protein- and fiber-packed friend to dip fresh vegetables and whole-grain crackers! I make this recipe a few times a month. It’s ready in about 5 minutes when I use my food processor. Packed with flavor, fiber and protein, I eat it for lunch with carrots, snap peas, apple slices, cucumber slices, and whole-grain crackers as my dippers.
Find some cute dip bowls on Etsy.
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White Bean Dip
White Bean Dip is a quick and easy protein- and fiber-packed friend to dip fresh vegetables and whole-grain crackers! Canned beans make it super simple!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, cilantro, or tarragon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until smooth, or to your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
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