White Bean Dip

This scrumptious white bean dip is sort of like hummus, except it's even smoother and creamier and maybe even more delicious. Instead of garbanzo beans, its made with cannellini beans, which have this wonderful velvety texture. Blended up with garlic, shallot, fresh herbs, and some lemon juice, those canned beans become a snack you'll want to eat by the spoonful.

This is such a great party dip to serve to guests because it's ready in just about 20 minutes, and it looks really pretty served on a board with fresh sliced bell pepper, cucumber, carrot sticks, crackers, pita chips and whatever other dippers you can muster up. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for a last-minute holiday appetizer. If you've got a few cans of beans in your pantry, you're already halfway done!

Can you make white bean dip without a food processor?

Yes, if you don't have a food processor, any high-powered blender should do the job! You may have to stop and scrape down the edges of the blender a few times, but it'll work well in the end.

How long does white bean dip last in the fridge?

Pop it in an airtight container, and it'll stay fresh for up to three days in the refrigerator. This is a wonderful dip to make ahead of time! When it comes time to serve, transfer it to a pretty bowl, make a few nice swoops on the surface, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little pepper.