Healthy White Bean Pesto Dip. When I go to a party, I am all about the veggie platter. And what’s the best part of the veggie platter? The dip of course! After all, hummus is life!
This healthy white bean pesto recipe is to die for. Perfect for any veggie platter. You can also serve it with chips.
The creaminess of the white beans mixed with the basil and garlic really make the dish. If you’ve never tried a white bean pesto recipe before, this is a must try.
While most dips are loaded with fat, the good news is, this white bean pesto dip isn’t and it tastes just as good! The secret ingredient… the white beans. It gives this dip that creamy texture.
Healthy White Bean Pesto Dip
Healthy White Bean Pesto Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups white beans (We use dried beans and soak them overnight and then boil them in the morning until they are soft. About 20 minutes.)
- 10 leaves of basil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 T nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 T dried parsley
- 1/2 T dried mint
- 4-5 T water
Instructions
- Throw everything in the food processor and blend until smooth. That’s it. Easy huh?
Recipe Notes
You can use this recipe as a dip, or as a sandwich spread. Today I spread some of it on whole wheat lavash bread with some cucumbers and red peppers. It was yummy! It would also make a good pasta pesto sauce too. I hope you enjoy it.
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