This smooth and creamy Butter Bean Dip takes just minutes to prepare. It makes for a great healthy snack, fast appetiser or condiment alongside your main meal. Adapt the flavours of this easy recipe to your own liking for a tasty savoury treat!
1 ½tablespoonextra virgin olive oilSee Note 2 and 4
1tablespoonlemon juice - freshly squeezedSee Note 3 and 4
1smallgarlic clove
a little water - if too thick
sea salt and black pepper - to taste
Optional Garnishes:
freshly chopped parsley
cayenne pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse your butter beans, and add to the bowl of a food processor, along with the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
Blend until the dip is a smooth consistency, and season with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice if required, and a little water until you reach the desired consistency.
Serve the dip with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
Notes
I use a can of butter beans for this recipe, which I rinse and drain well. You can also use dried beans which you have soaked and cooked.
I love the depth of flavour the Extra Virgin Olive Oil gives to this dip.
Add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice, to begin with, and adjust to taste accordingly.
The Australian tablespoon is 20 ml or 4 teaspoons. In many other countries, the tablespoon is 15 ml or 3 teaspoons. You may need to adjust your measurements accordingly.
Please note, the nutritional information is based on the dip being enjoyed as an appetiser by four people.