Lemony White Bean Dip

Name: Lemony White Bean Dip Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups navy beans (drained, or other white beans); 1 clove garlic; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; ¼ tsp. unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt); ½ tsp. black pepper; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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This lemony white bean dip is lusciously creamy and a nutrient-packed alternative to hummus.

Don’t get me wrong, hummus is a delicious and nutritious pick, but it’s always good to switch things up, to get a wide and varied array of nutrients.

Why I LOVE this Lemony White Bean Dip

Firstly, its delicious.

Secondly, it’s versatile. Besides for dipping your Mary’s Gone Crackers, veggie slices, or hey, just your spoon, it doubles as a protein-packed spread for toast. I’ve even used it instead of tomato sauce on a cauliflower crust pizza.

Last, but of course not least, it’s nutritious. This recipe calls for a white bean called Navy beans, which got their moniker stemming from the fact that they were a staple food for the US Navy during the early 20th century.

Benefits of Navy Beans

One cup of Navy beans delivers a whopping:

19 grams of fiber (76% DV)- the pipes will be clean with this one
15 grams of protein
64% DV of folate – a B Vitamin that supports nervous and cardiovascular system health
24% iron – supports energy production
24% magnesium – supports bone and nervous system health, enhances control of blood sugar

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Lemony White Bean Dip Recipe

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings4

Ingredients

1½ cups navy beans drained, or other white beans
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt)
½ tsp. black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Put all ingredients except the oil in a blender, and turn the motor on to medium speed.
Remove the center piece from the blender lid, and slowly drizzle in the oil with the motor running. Turn it up to high until the dip is smooth, about 10-20 seconds more.
Pour into a bowl to serve. Garnish with extra cracked pepper, if you wish.

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Lemony White Bean Dip

Why I LOVE this Lemony White Bean Dip

Benefits of Navy Beans

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