Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip

This Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip is an easy appetizer for holiday parties or casual get-togethers. Made with cannellini beans, it is similar to hummus but made without chickpeas. Serve with veggies or pita chips. 

What's that? you ask. This Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip is a fancy name for White Bean Dip. Basically, it's the Italian version of hummus. If you're like me, and not a fan of chickpeas, white beans (or cannellini as they're called by Italians) are an ideal alternative.

But this appetizer is so much more than just plain white bean dip! In fact, it's been so popular that I've aded it to my collection of 9 Easy Healthy Dip Recipes.

It has hints of lemon and garlic and a subtle salty flavour from feta cheese. I drizzled the top with a lemon-infused olive oil for some extra flavour, but that's certainly optional if you don't have any on hand. However, if you love those gourmet infused olive oils as much as I do, you might want to try a rosemary infused oil on this one, too.

Ingredients

cannellini beans: for ease, use a 14 0z can, rinsed and drained. You can also use other canned white beans.

garlic: fresh cloves are always best, but you could use powdered garlic in a pinch

lemon juice: fresh squeezed lemon juice gives this dip a nice bright flavour

feta cheese: crumbled

salt and pepper: to taste

Combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. This dip is too thick to process in a blender.

This Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip is a perfect appetizer for both summer and winter parties!

Yes, it is! And let me tell you five reasons why.

1. it's delicious!
2. it's nutritious
3. your gluten-free friends can eat it
4. you can dress it up and make it look festive with seasonal colours or herbs
5. you can make it ahead of time

A great make-ahead appetizer

When I'm hosting a dinner or a party, I'm always on the lookout for dishes that I can make ahead of time.  I like to relax and spend time with my friends, instead of being stuck in the kitchen. This Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip is a perfect candidate for a make-ahead dish, as it is actually better the second day, once the flavours have blended.

How to serve this white bean dip

Lots of choices for how to serve this dip! It's fun to serve in individual tiny cups with fresh cut veggies stuffed inside.

If you prefer to serve it in a bowl, garnish with finely chopped herbs or a little grated lemon zest. Or drizzle with a little olive oil and add a few pomegranate arils and a sprig or two of fresh parsley.

This white bean dip is a definite crowd-pleaser, and if you offer veggies with it, you'll make your gluten-free friends happy, too.

Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip

This Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip is ideal for holiday parties or casual get-togethers.  It's smooth and creamy with hints of lemon and garlic. Serve with veggies or pita chips.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Canadian, American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 147.63kcal

Author: Flavour & Savour

Ingredients

• 1 14 oz can (398 ml) white beans or cannellini beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cloves garlic peeled
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
• pinch salt and pepper

Garnish

• 1/4 cup 1 Tbsp olive oil, Italian parsley leaves, pomegranate arils, or fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

• Put all ingredients except 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor and blend until very smooth and creamy. *Note: this dip is too thick for a high-speed blender. 
• Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and garnish with pomegranate arils and chopped parsley. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Serve with raw vegetable sticks, pita bread triangles, or your favourite crackers.

Notes

Calorie count based on 1/4 cup serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 147.63kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.28g | Protein: 5.31g | Fat: 8.93g | Saturated Fat: 2.38g | Cholesterol: 8.34mg | Sodium: 108.63mg | Potassium: 257.52mg | Fiber: 2.61g | Sugar: 0.66g | Vitamin A: 197.51IU | Vitamin C: 4.18mg | Calcium: 88.97mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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