This is a known fact that white kidney beans also known as Cannellini beans are full of protein and taste really great and are available ready boiled in tins as well as dried beans which need to be soak in water before cooking. The best way to boil them in a presdure cooker as it is quicker.
This herb and white Bean dip is healthy, tasty and perfect for either a breakfast or party. I'm very fond of any kinds of beans like dark kidney beans, butter beans, black eyed beans,white kidney beans. We Indian love them cooked as a curry with a slightly sweet and sour taste. But I use these beans in soup, salad, kebabs, rice, etc as this goes well with every recipe.
Try this recipe and treat your guests with silky smooth buttery taste of white bean dip which is heavenly.This herb and white Bean dip is healthy, tasty and perfect for either a breakfast or party. I'm very fond of any kinds of beans like dark kidney beans, butter beans, black eyed beans,white kidney beans. We Indian love them cooked as a curry with a slightly sweet and sour taste. But I use these beans in soup, salad, kebabs, rice, etc as this goes well with every recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups boiled cannellini beans ( white kidney beans )
1/2 bunch mint leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
4 cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons Olive oil plus more for garnish
Directions :
In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except olive oil and pulse until the mixture is smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and process again until you get smooth texture. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and mix well.
