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Kalamata White Bean Dip


Whip up this white bean dip with Kalamata olives! The recipe is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients and tastes delicious.

Ingreadient

    • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked beans
    • 1 tablespoon Kalamata olive brine
    • ⅔ cup pitted Kalamata olives, well-drained
    • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
    • Tiny pinch of fine salt
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
    • 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper 
    • Optional garnish: A couple of fresh basil leaves, very thinly sliced
    • For serving: Crostini, pita chips, crusty bread, or crudités like carrots, cucumber and bell pepper, for serving

Direction

    1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth. 
    2. Taste and add another pinch of salt if the flavor needs a boost. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of basil, if using. 
    3. Leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.