White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips 

White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips 

 

This delicious white bean dip is a great addition to any party menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavors packed into each bite. It is perfect with mildly seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudités.  

 

Tip: A little bit of fresh sage goes a long way. If you aren’t sure how much to use, start with a small amount. Then taste and add more, if desired.  

 

Although you can use the same extra virgin olive oil for the entire recipe, adding a drizzle of a higher quality variety right before serving will add an extra “pop” of flavor.  

 

Yield: 6 servings
Total Prep Time: 15 minutes

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 cannellini 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 

Directions: 

 

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 cannellini 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 crudités.  

 

 

 

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