Spinach & White Bean Dip
8-10 Servings
Total time: 20 min
Recipe by Wee Little Vegans
Hearty Spinach and creamy White Beans create the perfect base in this vegan Spinach White Bean Dip. A surprisingly delicious and healthy dip perfect for snacking and parties.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cooked white beans such as great northern, butter beans, or cannellini
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoon vegan mayo (or egg based mayo for a vegetarian dip)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ - 1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
crackers, toasted bread, veggies like carrots, kohlrabi, radishes, celery, etc. for dipping
Instructions
Cook or drain canned beans.
Wash spinach thoroughly and chop.
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat add garlic and spinach, sauté until wilted. Add salt and pepper lightly to taste.
In a food processor combine beans, nutritional yeast, 3 tablespoon olive oil, vegan mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Process until beans have broken down completely and mixture is creamy.
Add spinach and pulse just to combine.
Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serve hot or cold.
Add a few sprigs to 1/2 cup herbs as desired during blending - parsley, sage, basil, oregano, and thyme are all complementary flavors.
