WHITE BEAN AND OLIVE DIP

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A sophisticated twist on bean dip, earthy, creamy white beans punctuated by salty, pungent black olives are an irresistible combination. Serve with crackers and carrot sticks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup (1 ounce) pine nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces black olives, pitted and roughly chopped (1/2 cup)
Coarse salt
Crackers and carrot sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool, and chop coarsely. Toast cumin seeds in the same skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pulse beans, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cayenne, and cumin in a food processor until combined. With the machine running, add oil in a slow stream, processing until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in pine nuts and olives, and season with salt. Serve with crackers and carrot sticks.

Bukhosi Mafu
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This is the best white bean dip I've ever had!


James Mugai
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I'm definitely going to be making this dip again.


SUSAN GAMER
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover white beans.


Muzamil Maitla
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in minutes.


Jackie Aguilar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack or appetizer.


Tichaona Joackim Mabheka
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I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit.


Charles Casteling
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This dip is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Renis Haxhillari
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I'm not usually a fan of bean dips, but this one is really good. The olives and lemon juice give it a nice tang.


robert lamptey
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This dip is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Malik Malik Nadeem03127065676
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The flavors in this dip are amazing! The white beans are creamy and the olives add a salty, briny flavor.


Hana & Ayten Ahmed Farag
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This is my go-to dip recipe when I'm looking for something quick and easy.


Goldy Soni
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I love how versatile this dip is. I've served it with pita chips, crackers, and even vegetables.


Sumayya Ismail
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This white bean and olive dip was a huge hit at my last party! It's so easy to make and always disappears quickly.