This sun-dried tomato and basil white bean dip is silky and full of flavor. Ready in under 10 minutes!
This Tuscan white bean dip has a lovely texture. It's really smooth... even smoother than hummus. It also takes less time to prepare than hummus, which is nice.
I only discovered white bean dips in the past year. Where have they been all my life?! I'm going to try experimenting with other herbs and flavor combinations this year. Assuming they taste good, you will be able to find them here 🙂
I served this dip as part of the appetizer for the feast at my house this past Christmas and it was well liked by the vegetarians and carnivores in my life.
I'm not really sure what else to say about this dip. I mean there's only so much you can say before you start repeating yourself, right? Some blog posts are meant to be short.
This is the food processor I use and I highly recommend it.
Would you try this sun-dried tomato and basil white bean dip?
Sun-dried Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip
A fresh and delicious dip made of white beans.
Ingredients
- 1 (19 fluid ounce) can white (cannellini) beans drained
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 large leaves fresh basil
- Pinch salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add beans, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to food processor. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending on high. Blend until smooth (about a minute).
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and basil, and blend for an additional 30 seconds or so until mixed.
- Serve chilled with an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Recipe Notes
- The sun-dried tomatoes I used are Bella Sun Luci premium California sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut). I like how they're quite moist.
Dianna says
I bet this would be good as a spread on a grilled chicken sandwich! Thanks for the recipe...can't wait to try it! I hear that white beans instead of garbanzos creates a more creamy dip. Looking forward to whipping this up.
Natasha says
Definitely! Hope you enjoy it.
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Love love love the flavors in this - the sun dried tomato and basil sounds so tasty! And your photos are stunning.
Natasha says
Thanks so much!!
Tania @ COOKTORIA says
Smoother than hummus? I MUST try this amazing dip now! Awesome photographs and scrumptious recipe, Natasha!
Natasha says
Thanks Tania!! ?
Kate @ Babaganosh.org says
Oh yes, non-garbanzo bean dips are awesome! They have a special place in my heart (in my belly?) right next to hummus. Sun dried tomato sounds like a wonderful addition to the basic white bean dip.
Gorgeous pictures!
Natasha says
Thanks Kate!! I love them too 🙂
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says
Beautiful! Yes, I absolutely would try- and devour - this dip! I love sun dried tomatoes and white beans, and can only imagine how delicious they taste together as a dip.
Natasha says
Thanks Michelle! You should really try it 🙂
CakePants says
I love white beans, but have never tried making a dip from them! I often spread hummus inside wraps or sandwiches for lunch; I'll have to try this white bean dip instead for a nice change of pace. It looks wonderful!
Natasha says
Thank you!! It is really good. Love your name by the way ?
simonacallas says
Your photos are so incredibly beautiful and inspiring, that even a simple dish seems divine 🙂
Natasha says
Thank you! Your comment made my day 🙂