Before I share this great white been dip recipe with you, here are some facts about Cannellini beans.
Cannellini Beans Facts:
- Cannellini beans are related to kidney beans
- Cannellini beans are also called “white kidney beans”
- They have a firm texture and skin
- Popular in Tuscan and other Italian cuisine
- Basic ingredient of minestrone
- High in protein and fiber and low in fat
- Cannellini beans are most commonly found dried
(Source cannellini.com)
Now here is my delicious Cannellini Bean Dip with Home Made Pita Chips recipe. You’ll find this recipe so easy and delicious, you’ll make it every weekend!
Ingredients
Dip
1 can of Cannellini beans drained and rinsed (15 oz)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 clove of garlic chopped
The juice of half a lemon
1/3 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Add all the ingredients to a food processor bowl and pulse until the texture is smooth.
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle olive oil on top.
Serve with home made pita chips.
Pita chips
6 pitas
Olive oil
Salt (I use fleur de sel or sea salt)
Pepper
Oregano
Cut the pitas into 8 wedges.
Place on a large baking sheet lined with aluminium paper (you might need two).
Brush the pita wedges with olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano.
Cook at 350 until golden (about 8 minutes).
This dip is perfect for entertaining or to bring to a potluck.
Enjoy!
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This looks good and beans are so healthy that it would be a great snack!
It is really healthy and you can also eat it as a dip with vegetables.
I love cannelinni bean dip with tons of lemon and on those pita chips would be great. A great superbowl ap.
Your right, it’s perfect for the Superbowl!
I love pita and dip! So good!
OH MY sooo yummy. I can eat this!
Thanks for sharing! This sounds really tasty.
Thanks
How did you know I liked Pita chips? =) Thanks for the recipe Caroline!
Pita chips are so yummy, you should see my kids when make them!!!
Yum! I will definitely be pinning this! Thanks for sharing.
Both the dip and the pita chips look like such edible goodness! Great job!
This looks great and creative! I should make it for sunday night movie!