White Bean Dip With Basil Oil Recipe

Name: White Bean Dip With Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basil leaves; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup olive oil, extra light; 400 g cannellini beans, rinsed; 100 g feta, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 lebanese bread; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1
Place basil in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over and cover. Stand 30 seconds; drain. Refresh under cold water. Process basil, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup extra light olive oil until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover surface directly with plastic wrap.
2
Process beans with the feta, remaining extra virgin olive oil, garlic and juice until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl.
3
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C / 160 degrees fan forced. Cut bread into triangles. Place on baking trays. Brush with remaining extra light olive oil; sprinkle bread with combined seeds and cumin. Bake for for 3 - 4 minutes or until crisp.
4
Drizzle dip with 1/3 cup basil oil then serve with bread.
5
Enjoy.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basil leaves, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup olive oil, extra light, 400 g cannellini beans, rinsed, and more.

Yes, White Bean Dip With Basil Oil 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.

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White Bean Dip With Basil Oil

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