Pureed White Bean Dip Recipe

Name: Pureed White Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried white beans (navy, pea, or great northern); 6 cups salt water (or 3 cups water/3 cups vegetable stock); ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (or less); ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, pressed; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons olive oil, mixed with; ½ teaspoon paprika; lemon wedge; warmed pita bread, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 cups dried white beans (navy, pea, or great northern)
6 cups salt water (or 3 cups water/3 cups vegetable stock)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (or less)
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, pressed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons olive oil, mixed with
½ teaspoon paprika
lemon wedge
warmed pita bread, cut into wedges

1
Soak the beans overnight and then drain them.
2
Cover with 6 cups of salted water and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer until tender.
4
It can take one to several hours, depending on how fresh the beans are.
5
When beans are soft, drain them, reserving the cooking liquid.
6
You should have about 5 or 6 cups of beans.
7
Using a blender or food processor, puree the beans with the oil, lemon juice and garlic.
8
Add a little of the reserved cooking liquied if necessary for a creamy and smooth consistency.
9
Add the cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
10
Spread the dip in a shallow dish or serve in individual small bowls.
11
Garnish with a sprinkling of capers and a drizzle of the paprika-olive oil.
12
Serve with lemon wedges and warm pita bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried white beans (navy, pea, or great northern), 6 cups salt water (or 3 cups water/3 cups vegetable stock), ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (or less), ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Pureed White Bean Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pureed White Bean Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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