White Bean Artichoke Dip is a healthy appetizer, snack or spread for sandwiches. White beans, artichokes, lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, basil and garlic are blended and topped with fresh basil and parsley to create a healthy, flavorful dip.
WHITE BEAN ARTICHOKE DIP
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I don’t know about your gym but mine is packed in January. I notice that the first three months of the year are usually really busy and then slowly things die down as time goes on. My goal is to stick to my work out routine throughout the year as best I can. It makes me feel healthier and is a great stress relief. Other than working out I try to maintain healthy snacking as much as possible. White Bean Artichoke Dip is one of those healthy snacks I keep on hand to dip my fresh veggies and pita in.
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White Bean Artichoke Dip
White Bean Artichoke Dip is a healthy appetizer, snack or spread for sandwiches. White beans, artichokes, lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, basil and garlic are blended and topped with fresh basil and parsley to create a healthy, flavorful dip.
Ingredients
For the White Bean Artichoke Dip:
- 1 - 15 oz. can of white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 6 oz. marinated artichoke hearts + 2 teaspoons of the marinade that the artichokes are in {optional for flavor}
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6-7 fresh basil leaves + more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne red pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced {about 2 Tablespoons for me} + lemon zest for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes:
- Fresh basil
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon Zest
- Extra cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place the white beans, garlic, artichokes and marinade in the food processor and blend for 1 minute. Slowly add the 2 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil as you run the motor and blend for another 1 minute or until the dip begins to become smooth and creamy. Add the basil leaves, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and continue to blend until well combined and creamy. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil, parsley and lemon zest. Serve with pita chips and vegetables.
Notes
If your dip is too chunky add more lemon juice or extra virgin olive oil as need to thin it out. You want to be careful not to add too much liquid as it can water down the dip and make it too thin.
For the spices I like to taste the dip as I go to determine if it needs more flavor. The cayenne pepper gives it a nice kick but you can add more basil, parsley or other herbs as you wish.
If you like this recipe check out these other dip recipes:
Baba Ghanoush // Eggplant Dip {Baba Ghanoush} is a light, healthy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. This is a Mediterranean favorite and perfect with pita bread or vegetables.
Black Bean Dip with Queso Fresco // Black Bean Dip with Queso Fresco comes together in under 10 minutes and makes a nice appetizer for a party or game day or spread on your weekday sandwiches. Grab a big bowl chips and get ready to devour this creamy, Mexican black bean dip.
Lemon Hummus // Lemon Hummus is light, lemony and a great dip for your pita bread. This also makes a great spread on sandwiches, giving them that extra lemon flavor. Lemon lovers might become addicted so beware.
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Melissa says
January 23, 2017 at 1:54 pmI love making roasted red pepper hummus!
Manar says
January 23, 2017 at 2:15 pmHummus is my favorite dip to make. I’ll eat it with pita bread, pretzels, carrots, celery, and broccoli.
edwin c says
January 23, 2017 at 2:51 pmWe love making spinach and artichoke dip or a roasted red pepper hummus.
Susan Jordan says
January 23, 2017 at 4:00 pmI love to make a roasted red pepper, tomato, carrot, onion , sour cream with a little low fat cottage cheese and teaspoon of mayo dip! I just mix all together after chopping into tiny pieces and oh yea, water chestnuts too! Not sure what it would be called but it’s delicious! Could really use some help on chopping, Thanks! : =)
Debra C says
January 23, 2017 at 5:40 pmI make a really good seven layer Mexican dip
Lisa L. says
January 23, 2017 at 6:48 pmI made a borsin cheese dip for thanksgiving. It was super easy and every one loved it. I think after the raving compliments it became my favorite dip to make.
Mary Cloud says
January 23, 2017 at 8:58 pmI like 7 Layer Mexican Dip the most
Lisa Brown says
January 24, 2017 at 6:43 amI like to make spinach and onion dip.
Susan P. says
January 24, 2017 at 9:40 pmMy favorite dip to make is hummus but this white bean dip looks good, too!
patricia caradonna says
January 24, 2017 at 9:52 pmFrench Onion dip is my favorite dip to make.
Julie says
January 25, 2017 at 7:41 amMy favorite dip to make is hummus and guacamole!
Mary W says
January 25, 2017 at 7:49 amI like to make Hummus and Baba Ghanoush for my family on special occasions.
Jeffrey says
January 25, 2017 at 11:32 amMy favorite dip of all time is hummus and i like it spicy!
Annette says
January 25, 2017 at 1:30 pmThis looks wonderful. Ilike making hot spinach dep.
rust says
January 27, 2017 at 4:05 pm<y favorite dip is a spicy queso and rotel dip.
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