White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips
This recipe yields six servings and takes only 15 minutes to prepare. It features white bean dip made with cannelloni beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil, served with seasoned pita chips. Enjoy a healthy and delicious snack that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Food processor or blender
- Serving bowl
- High-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Dash cayenne pepper
Ingredients
Seasoned Pita Chips:
- 6 pitas
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
White Bean Dip:
- 1 15- oz. can cannelloni beans drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic peeled
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 - 3 large fresh sage leaves
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 T. high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each pita into 8 equal-sized wedges. Lightly brush pita wedges with olive oil on both sides and place on lined baking sheet.
- Season pita with salt and pepper before placing in oven. Bake for 5-6 minutes before turning each wedge. Return to oven and continue baking for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until pita wedges are golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Add cannelloni beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour bean mixture into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of some high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Serve with seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudites.
Notes
Nutritional Facts:
Per serving (1 chip and 2 tablespoons of dip):
Calories 149
Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Sodium 240mg
Carbohydrates 19g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 2g
Protein 4g