This creamy Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip is loaded with flavor and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Roasted garlic is pureed with cannellini beans, fresh rosemary leaves, broth, vinegar and olive oil for a creamy addictive dip. Serve with toasted naan or pita chips for a crispy way to dip.
You know a dip is good when both of your daughters sit down on the couch with you to help polish the rest off.
When they sunk their toasted naan into this creamy dip, and took a bite they both agreed it was amazing. And then proceeded to fight over the last toasted naan shard.
Bonus! This roasted garlic and rosemary white bean dip couldn’t be any more easy to whip up. If you have a food processor you’re already ahead of the game. First, I roasted up a couple heads of fresh garlic – one for blending with the white beans and I used the other cloves for garnishing the final bowl of dip – then I whipped the roasted garlic with [drained and rinsed] canned cannellini beans, fresh rosemary and few other staple pantry ingredients which makes for one knock-your-socks-off dip.
This super simple, garlicky rosemary white bean dip is perfect no matter what your plans are. Whether you’re staying home with a cozy fire with a glass [or two, okayyy three] of champagne or if you’re headed to a fun New Year’s Eve party, make sure this dip is with you.
To Make This Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip You Will Need:
- cannellini beans
- good quality olive oil
- fresh rosemary
- roasted garlic [plus more if you want some to garnish]
- low-sodium chicken broth or water
- red wine vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
I prefer to roast garlic by the cloves, to do this: break up a small head of garlic into individual cloves [with the outer skin intact] and place them on to a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle the garlic with a little olive oil. Then fold up the sides of the foil like a purse. Place onto to the middle rack of your reheated 400℉ (or 200℃) oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Remove and let cool until safe enough to peel off the outer skin of each clove.
I roasted a bunch of garlic the other day when I made these party sandwiches, because I was planning on making this dip again.
First, drain and rinse the cannellini beans. Then, into the bowl of your food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Next add in the beans and whole roasted garlic cloves.
Then measure and pour in 1/4 cup of broth, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Or instead of vinegar try fresh lemon juice.
Next, secure the lid and pulse a few times. Then sprinkle in 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, and puree until smooth.
Taste-test and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Now serve the roasted garlic and rosemary white bean dip in a large bowl. Then spread in a way to make dips and valleys, then drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and garnish with extra cloves of garlic and rosemary sprigs.
Serve with any crackers or toasted bread you prefer. I love this with oven toasted naan shards or pita chips.
Now let’s ring in the new year together, with champagne and garlic breath! 😉
Enjoy! And if you give this Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic, roasted (see notes)
- 30 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
FOR THE ROASTED GARLIC:
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ (or 200℃).
- Break up a small head of garlic into individual cloves [with the outer skin intact] and place them on to a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then fold up the sides of the foil like a purse, and place onto to the middle rack of your preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or longer depending on size. Remove and let cool until safe enough to peel off the outer skin of each clove.
- Drain and rinse cannellini beans.
- In the bowl of your food processor, fitted with the blade attachment, add the beans, roasted garlic, broth, olive oil and vinegar. Pulse a few times to combine.
- Add in the chopped fresh rosemary and blend until smooth. Taste-test and season with kosher salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
TO SERVE:
- Spoon the roasted garlic and rosemary white bean dip in a bowl, use a spoon to create dips and valleys before drizzling with a little olive oil.
- Garnish with extra whole roasted garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs if desired and serve with toasted naan bread or pita chips.
Notes
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…speaking of a food processor, do you have a suggestion of a good one? I’m noticing the one you’re using is a Cuisinart, would you mind sharing the model number (if it’s still available)?
Hi E! I love my food processor! I will link it in the post 🙂
Thanks so much Laurie! At times like these living in Canada doesn’t seem so wonderful 😉 I’ll keep an eye for it or a sale!
Do you think this would be tasty served with roasted potato wedges?
For sure!
Hi! How long would this keep in the fridge?
I would think a week. 🙂
Does it matter the kind of beans? I have a huge back of navy beans and I’m wondering if they will work just as well! Thanks. 🙂
Hi Elisa! I don’t think it would matter at all. Enjoy!
I love spreads/dips that also make me want to use them in other ways. And this one does. Use to make quesadillas or as a spread on a sandwich (& maybe grill that sandwich) or stir into some rice or add to a bowl meal or on a pizza instead of tomato sauce. 🙂
Thanks for this!
Would using veggie broth work or do you think it would throw the flavor off? I am vegan but this looks like great dip!
I like this recipe as a base, but I made it as written once and it was just a bit bland for my taste. So I made it again using this as my starting point. I know people get annoyed when people leave these kind of comments. I just want to give the author credit that I did use this recipe to start with. I added dried herbs and crushed red pepper when roasting the garlic. Drizzled that herbed olive on at the very end. Also added a drizzle of lemony pesto I have lying around. Topped with extra dash of pepper, paprika and few of the roasted garlic cloves.