This Easy Tuscan Bean Dip is full of flavor and so easy to make. Great for dipping veggies, chips, and even works as a great spread for sandwiches and wraps.

As I shared in my post on Chat Masala (the spice mix that now graces our table at literally every meal), sometimes kitchen “mistakes” turn out to be a great thing after all.

Now, sometimes they don't — like the time when I baked a cake with my elementary school friend and it ended up being used as a frisbee. No kidding.

I had a bunch of white beans that I'd cooked so we could make this bean fudge recipe and I thought I'd try to make something savory with the rest.

The recipe that I tried was supposed to turn out to taste like guacamole, but believe me — it didn't.

So I fussed with it a bit and ended up with this new great tasting recipe. In fact, I recommend you make a double batch, since you'll wish you had if you didn't.

Serving Ideas

Serve this yummy easy white bean dip…

with veggies
with chips
with pita bread or this Focaccia Flax Bread.
with popcorn. Seriously. We've had it with this popcorn topped with this Best Popcorn Seasoning and it tasted great!
as a spread on wraps, sandwiches, or burgers

More Healthy Dip Recipes

Pizza Hummus — a fun twist on traditional hummus
Zesty Black Bean Dip — a favorite every time we serve it
Olive Hummus — a great combo for those who love hummus and olives
Savory Sesame-free Hummus — one of the best hummus recipes we've ever had
Pumpkin Hummus — loaded with nutrition and flavor

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups cooked (and preferably soaked and cooked properly) white beans like Great Northern or navy
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of one lemon)
3 garlic cloves (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , optional
1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
olive oil, herbs, pine nuts, additional beans for optional garnish

Instructions

Put all ingredients into either a food processor.
Process until smooth or chunky as desired.
Top with a drizzle of olive oil, herbs, some additional beans when serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and preparation methods. Optional ingredients are not included. Net carbs are typically calculated by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols (such as erythritol) from total carbohydrates. This information should not be relied upon for medical or nutritional purposes.

Do you have a culinary “botch” that turned into a success?