Best Spicy Cannellini Dip Recipes

SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEAN DIP

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 11m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 of the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Repeat with the remaining spinach. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Place the remaining olive oil, spinach mixture, cannelloni beans, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve with endive spears, crostini or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calorie, Fat 7.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 2 grams

WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 pitas
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.

AVOCADO & CANNELLINI BEAN DIP

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Beat hunger pangs with this vegan avocado and cannellini bean dip. Serve with crudités and crackers as a snack, light lunch or as part of a picnic

Provided by Sarah Lienard

Categories Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small avocado
400g can cannellini beans , drained
1 garlic clove , finely grated
½ tsp chilli flakes , plus extra to serve
½ tsp ground cumin
1 lemon , zested and juiced
3 tbsp avocado oil , plus extra for drizzling
mixed seeds , crackers or crudités, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender or small food processor. Add the beans, garlic, spices, lemon zest and juice and oil. Blitz until completely smooth, loosening with 50-100ml water, if needed. Season.
Spoon into a bowl and top with extra chilli flakes and avocado oil. Serve with the seeds scattered over, and crackers or crudités, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium