Lemony White Bean Dip

One of the best dips strike a steadiness between hearty and lightweight, and at all times go away you eager to take another scoop. This bean dip checks all of the bins. Cannellini beans are blended with tangy feta brine, lemon juice, and zest for a vibrant, savory base. Crumbled feta is folded in after puréeing, including wealthy, creamy bursts of cheese in each chunk. Serve along with your favourite dippers like baguette slices, pita chips, or colourful crudités for a dip that steals the present. 

What’s the aim of draining and rinsing canned beans?

Canned beans are sometimes full of additional sodium for taste and shelf stability. Draining the beans helps take away extra salt, stopping it from overpowering the dish. Rinsing them additionally eliminates the starchy liquid, which may make the feel of the dish gummy.

What are good white bean substitutes for cannellini beans?

Nice Northern, navy, or butter beans are good substitutes for cannellini beans as a consequence of their related gentle taste and clean, creamy texture. Each Nice Northern and navy beans are barely smaller than cannellini beans, so they’ll purée extra rapidly.

Notes from the Meals & Wine Check Kitchen

Ice cubes include tiny air pockets that get whipped into the dip because it blends, making a lighter, smoother texture. The chilly temperature additionally helps emulsify the substances, leading to an ultra-creamy dip with a wealthy, shiny end.

Make forward

Retailer dip in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as one week. 

This recipe was developed by Julia Levy; the textual content was written by Andee Gosnell.