Snack / Mediterranean
Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
Soft roasted garlic blends with white beans, lemon and olive oil for a creamy vegan dip with a mellow savory flavor.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated

- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 35 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Serves
- 6
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Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Wrap garlic cloves in foil with 10 ml oil and roast for 30–35 minutes until soft.
Cool enough to handle and squeeze the garlic from its skins.

Blend beans, roasted garlic, remaining oil, lemon juice, salt and cumin with 60 ml water until smooth.

Spoon into a bowl and finish with parsley. Serve with vegetables or bread of your choice.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Roast garlic until fully soft for a mellow dip without raw garlic bite.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use butter beans instead of cannellini beans for a softer dip.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days in a sealed container.
Estimated nutrition per serving
180 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 3 days in a sealed container.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use butter beans instead of cannellini beans for a softer dip.
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