Simple Butter Bean Dip with Giardiniera
This butter bean dip is unreal! Not only is it super easy to make, but the dip is ridiculously creamy, velvety, and topped with pickled giardiniera for a little crunch. Serve this dip with crackers, crusty bread, veggies, or on a snack board. It's one of my favorite quick and easy party apps that everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 2 medium or large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (~1 medium lemon)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 milliliters)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt more to taste, I use Morton
- 2 15-ounce cans of butter beans (850 grams)
- 1/4 cup good quality olive oil more for drizzling (60 milliliters)
- 2-4 Tablespoons ice water as needed (30-60 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped giardiniera mild or hot (75 grams)
- Crackers, crusty bread, veggies, etc. for serving
Equipment
- Food processor
Instructions
- Add the garlic cloves, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Kosher salt to a food processor. Blend the mixture until the garlic is finely minced, about 30 seconds. Then, let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to mellow out the sharp taste of the garlic.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans. Shake out as much water as possible, and then add the beans to the food processor.
- With the food processor running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until the beans are nice and smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula as needed. Then, while blending, slowly add 2 Tablespoons (30 milliliters) of the ice water. Continue adding ice water 1/2-1 Tablespoon at a time, until the dip is your desired consistency.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula and blend the dip for another 2-3 minutes, until it's super smooth, fluffy, and creamy. Taste the dip and add more seasonings as needed.
- Spread the dip on a platter or in a shallow bowl, creating a little divot in the center. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and the chopped giardiniera. Enjoy with crackers, crusty bread, veggies, and more. Enjoy!
Notes
Since this recipe doesn't have many ingredients, quality matters here! Use fresh garlic/lemon and good-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
The ice water is key for super fluffy, velvety dip. Make sure the water is very cold, and whip the dip for a good 2-3 minutes for the best texture.
Giardiniera is an Italian pickled veggie condiment that comes in hot (Chicago style) or mild. Pick whatever you like best!
You can also top the dip with marinated olives or fresh herbs like parsley and basil.
This dip is best served at room temperature. You can totally make it in advance, but make sure to bring it to room temp for about 30-60 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 108kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3.6g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 0.8g, Cholesterol: 0.3mg, Sodium: 625mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1.3g, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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