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White Bean Dip with Pesto Ribbon

A classic white bean dip gets dressed up for an elegant tea party with bright ribbons of pesto. The silky dip becomes something altogether more modern and garden-inspired in my White Bean Dip with Pesto Ribbon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15oz can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp warm water
  • Flaky salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1 tsp olive oil if needed to loosen

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Blend for a full minute to get the dip creamy and light. Add warm water gradually until the texture is airy and light, almost spreadable. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Plate the white bean dip and spoon the pesto in a line across the top. Using a butter knife, make a few diagonal lines across the top to give it the ribboning look. Do not overmix as you're going for a more marbled look here.
  3. Finish with olive oil drizzle across the top. Serve with crackers or veggies.