White bean dip with pita chips - #Vegan #WithoutTahini

Planning a menu when you have meat-eating guests over can be tricky.  On the one hand, you do want to provide decent catering and snacks (that do not taste like cardboard😄), on the other hand, you don't want to jeopardize your own journey towards a plant-based lifestyle (or your Lenten Fast, whichever applies to your family situation).  This white bean dip is a great addition to any party menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavors packed into each bite.

It is perfect with mildly seasoned pita chips.

As you will see on the ingredients' list, the recipe calls for cannellini beans.  I can assure you that you are free to play with other kinds of legumes when making vegan or plant-based dips.  I'm a sucker for chickpeas so  I have used them many more times than the cannellini beans.

Yield: 6 servings

White bean dip with pita chips

This delicious white bean dip is a great addition to any party menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavors packed into each bite. It is perfect with mildly seasoned pita chips

prep time: 5 Mcook time: 10 Mtotal time: 15 M

ingredients:

Pita chips

• 6 pitas
• 3 tbsp   olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

White bean dip

• 1 can Cannellini beans (15 oz/425g)
• 3 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
• 2-3 sage leaves
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt & pepper 
• Dash of cayenne pepper

instructions:

How to cook White bean dip with pita chips

Pita Chips

1. Preheat oven to 375°F /190°C
2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.  Cut each pita into 8 equal wedges, then lightly brush them with olive oil. Place on the baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes, then turn them and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the wedges from the oven and set aside.

White bean dip

1. Add cannellini beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour bean mixture into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. 
3. Serve with seasoned pita chips

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A little bit of the sage leaves in recipes goes a long way, but they are not for everybody. If you are unsure, start with a small amount, taste, then adjust according to your tastes. It is a potent herb that can help you with digestive problems, bloating, heartburn, and according to WebMD, it can even slow down signs of Alzheimer! It's definitely a herb that you want in your kitchen.

You may also appreciate another variety of the white bean dip. It uses garlic and rosemary for the seasonings and herbs (among other things).  Take a look and choose your preferred recipe:

I hope you will enjoy this white bean dip (whichever you choose).  Feel free to pin or share!