A creamy, delicious, refreshing dip that has highlights of lemon and herbs. Great as a dip or used in a wrap or sandwich.
Ingredients :
1 can (15oz) cannellini beans
1/4 cup tahini (best to use a thinner consistency)
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1-2 cloves garlic grated or pressed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp of water if needed
1/4 cup chopped herbs of choice ( dill, basil, parsley, rosemary, or thyme)
Instructions:
In a food processor add drained and rinsed beans, tahini, lemon zest lemon juice, salt, garlic, and olive oil (reserve herbs for later).
Pulse to combine then blend until creamy (scrape down sides as needed) Blend less time if you like a chunkier texture. If you prefer smooth, blend for longer. Add slowly a tbsp of water at a time to thin if needed.
Add your chopped herbs and pulse again to combine.
Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more olive oil for creaminess, lemon for tartness, salt, or water to thin. (it will thicken when chilled)
Enjoy immediately, or you can chill. Drizzle olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle herbs on top before serving.
Note: If you want to try this without tahini, just add another 1/2 cup of white beans and a touch more lemon, olive oil, garlic etc
