Best 9 White Bean And Pesto Dip Recipes

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White bean and pesto dip is an easy-to-make, creamy and flavorful appetizer or snack that is sure to be enjoyed by all. Made with simple ingredients like white beans, pesto, garlic, and lemon juice, this versatile dip can be served with a variety of accompaniments from crackers to vegetables, making it a perfect option for any gathering. The creamy texture of the white beans pairs wonderfully with the bold flavor of the pesto, creating a dip that is both delicious and visually appealing. So gather your ingredients, and let's explore the best recipe for white bean and pesto dip!

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WHITE BEAN PESTO



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White bean pesto is the perfect pasta sauce or healthy dip. Made with just 7 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes, this dip is naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free and nut free and sure to please any crowd!

Provided by Samantha Rowland

Categories     sauce

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2.5 oz fresh basil ($2.49)
1 medium lemon, juiced ($0.42)
2 tbsp. olive oil ($0.44)
1 tsp. salt ($0.05)
1 tsp. garlic powder ($0.10)
2 cups baby spinach ($1.00)
1 can white beans (15 oz can) ($0.99)

Steps:

  • Remove the basil leaves from the thick stalks. Add basil to the food processor.
  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and garlic powder to the basil in the food processor. Process on high about 1 minute to break up the basil well.
  • Add the spinach to the food processor and process on high about 1 minute to incorporate the spinach with the basil.
  • Rinse and drain the can of white beans. Add the drained white beans to the food processor and process on high 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Test the texture and consistency of the white bean pesto. It will continue to thicken as it sits. If you want a thinner sauce, add water 1-2 tbsp. at a time and process again until you have the right consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PESTO WHITE BEAN DIP



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Pesto White Bean Dip gives a burst of summer to this classic Italian dip. It will be the perfect addition to summer parties and picnics.

Provided by Deseree

Categories     Easy Appetizer Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic peeled
salt and pepper
4 pita bread (cut into wedges)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine cannellini beans, pesto, olive oil and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make pita chips: Turn on oven broiler. Brush pita wedges with olive oil and broil for 1 - 2 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove from oven rub with garlic clove. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Broil for 1 more minute or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 kcal, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Protein 17.3 g, Fat 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 27 mg, Fiber 17.8 g, Sugar 1.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WHITE BEAN PESTO DIP



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Make and share this White Bean Pesto Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IngridH

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (15 ounce) cans white beans
7 ounces pesto sauce, prepared
3 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Process beans in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add pesto and lemon juice. Process to combine.
  • Check seasoning, add salt or pepper if needed.
  • Serve with pita chips, or raw vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 21.3, Carbohydrate 90.6, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 30.9

KALE PESTO AND WHITE BEAN DIP



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This rich vegan dip is packed with healthful ingredients. It even includes nutritional yeast, a great dairy-free alternative to cheese if you're looking to reduce or eliminate dairy in a recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cups torn curly kale leaves
1/2 cup packed basil leaves, plus a small sprig for serving
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
One 15-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
Serving suggestions: Dippers such as whole wheat sliced baguette, sliced carrots, radishes and/or cucumbers sticks

Steps:

  • Put the pine nuts in to a small skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the nuts for garnish and place the rest in a food processor. Add the kale, basil and garlic to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast and salt and blend until well combined. Add the cannellini beans and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl and garnish with the basil sprig and toasted pine nuts. Serve with baguette and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Sodium 350 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams

WHITE BEAN AND PESTO DIP



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Serve this lowfat dip with healthy dippers, such as Armenian cracker bread, sliced red bell pepper, carrot sticks and cauliflower and broccoli florets.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Bean     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Hors D'Oeuvre

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/2 cup purchased pesto
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Process beans in processor until smooth. Stir in pesto. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Stir dip before serving.

WHITE BEAN & KALE PESTO DIP



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Naturally green, utterly addicting, and the perfect way to sneak in a superfood. This garlicky dip is easy to make and even easier to eat.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup walnuts (+ a few more chopped walnuts for topping if desired)
2 medium garlic cloves (chopped)
3 cups kale (lightly packed and chopped)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Approx. 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups cooked cannellini beans (or 2 15-ounce cans, drained)

Steps:

  • Pulse the garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, then add the kale, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until chopped, turning off periodically and removing the top to press the kale down toward the blade if necessary.
  • With the food processor running on low, pour the olive oil in in a steady stream until it forms a sauce. Add the lemon juice and pulse a couple more times.
  • Scrape down the sides and add the beans, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Puree, adding more oil if necessary to obtain a smooth consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Transfer to a bowl and top with additional almonds and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with pitas, crackers, and/or veggies.

WHITE BEAN AND CANADIAN BACON SOUP WITH PESTO



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This hearty white bean soup is made with Canadian bacon, veggies, and pesto for a flavorful one-pot meal that's sure to warm you up on cold nights.

Provided by JonSnyde

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped carrot
¼ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups vegetable broth
3 cups cooked white beans
1 (6 ounce) package Canadian-style bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¼ cup pesto

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, white beans, and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve topped with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 668.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BASIL WHITE BEAN DIP



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We're big fans of hummus, but my son is allergic. I came up with this bean dip, and it's turned out to be a great alternative. -Erin Bosco, Carlton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; pulse until beans are coarsely chopped. Add oil; process until blended. Add tomato and basil; pulse to combine. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WHITE BEAN AND GARLIC SCAPES DIP



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This velvety, fluffy dip, which uses the green curly garlic scapes you find at the farmer's market in spring, is the color of sugar snap peas. But the flavor is assertive and thrillingly garlicky.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sliced garlic scapes (3 to 4)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, more to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process garlic scapes with lemon juice, salt and pepper until finely chopped. Add cannellini beans and process to a rough purée.
  • With motor running, slowly drizzle olive oil through feed tube and process until fairly smooth. Pulse in 2 or 3 tablespoons water, or more, until mixture is the consistency of a dip. Add more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice, if desired.
  • Spread out dip on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with more salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • For a smoother dip, use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the ingredients until creamy.
  • If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil instead. Just use half the amount, as dried basil is more concentrated.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of beans. Cannellini beans or chickpeas would also be delicious in this dip.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite dippers, such as pita chips, vegetable crudités, or crackers.
  • Garnish the dip with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, or some chopped fresh basil before serving.

Conclusion:

This white bean and pesto dip is a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be made in just a few minutes. The dip is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber. It is also a great way to use up leftover white beans. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this white bean and pesto dip a try.

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