Lemon & Herb White Bean Dip
Lemon Herb White Bean Dip is an easy, high protein addition to snack plates or parties. Best served with crackers, veggies or as a spread on sandwiches.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 540 mL can white navy beans rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 medium lemon about ¼ cup
- Zest of half of one lemon about 1 tbsp
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Notes
Depending on the speed and power of your blender, you may need to periodically stop and stir the dip to help it blend. If you are having trouble feel free to add an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Fresh basil can be replaced with 1.5 tablespoon of dried basil if needed
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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