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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Mediterranean White Bean Dip

    Published: February 20, 2019 Updated: January 16, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 42 Comments

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    Bowl of Mediterranean white bean dip garnished with toppings.

    Epic Mediterranean dip anyone? With a rich, creamy, garlicky white bean base and fresh, flavourful toppings, this easy white bean dip is a yummy snack you can feel good about!

    Bowl of Mediterranean white bean dip garnished with toppings.

    Hi friends!

    I don’t know about you, but I legit make bean dips every other week, if not every week. No joke.

    They take about 10 minutes to whip up and they always hit the spot. 

    When I’m not in the mood to cook after all week, an easy bean dip recipe with some chips or veggie sticks is the way to go!

    Plus, it’s pretty inexpensive. I bought a can of beans for less than a buck and I always have the other ingredients on hand. 

    What’s not to love?

    Ingredients Needed

    This Mediterranean dip is a different twist on the black bean dip I made a little while back. Basically, the base is:

    • Canned navy beans
    • Greek yogurt
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Seasonings
    Ingredients for an easy white bean dip recipe.

    How To Make White Bean Dip

    Place the dip ingredients into a food processor.

    Ingredients for bean dip in a food processor before being processed.

    Process until everything is combined and creamy.

    Creamy bean dip in a food processor.

    Transfer the white bean dip to serving dish and garnish if you like. Full details are in the recipe card below.

    Bowl of ungarnished bean dip.

    How to Garnish This Bean Dip

    Once the base is done, you can garnish to your heart’s content! There is no right or wrong way here. Use what  you have on hand! And, if you want to enjoy the dip as is (without any garnish), that is perfectly fine.

    Keeping with the Mediterranean or Greek dip theme I used those type of ingredients. Some that I really enjoy:

    • Chopped grape tomatoes
    • Diced cucumber
    • Sliced black olives
    • Crumbled feta
    • Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
    • Diced bell pepper
    • Chopped marinated artichoke hearts (or a fire roasted version)
    • Chopped fresh parsley
    • Crushed red pepper flakes or minced fresh chili pepper
    • Drizzle of olive oil
    Dishes of garnish for Mediterranean white bean dip.

    What To Serve With This Dip

    It makes for such a pretty presentation to serve this white bean dip with veggie sticks, like:

    • Red or green bell pepper, sliced
    • Sliced cucumber
    • Celery sticks
    • Carrot sticks
    Hand holding a slice of cucumber that has been dipped in bean dip.

    However, you can never go wrong with crackers or chips!

    Hand holding a chip that has been dipped in bean dip.

    Tips and Variations

    • Like things more garlicky or spicy? Add a little more!
    • I used canned white navy beans, but you could totally use canned white kidney beans (also known as cannellini beans).
    • Blend in some baby spinach or baby arugula instead of parsley for a slightly different flavour.

    More Yummy Dip Recipes

    • Roasted Garlic Hummus
    • Beet Cashew Dip
    • Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    If you make this easy white bean dip, be sure to leave a comment below!

    White bowl of Mediterranean white bean dip alongside veggies, lemon and parsley.

    Mediterranean White Bean Dip

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Epic Mediterranean dip anyone? With a rich, creamy, garlicky white bean base and fresh, flavourful toppings, this easy white bean dip is a yummy snack you can feel good about!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Servings 8 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 (19-ounce) can no salt added white navy beans, rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • small bunch parsley
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Garnish Ideas (optional)

    • Marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
    • Black olives, pitted and sliced
    • Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
    • Cherry tomatoes, halved
    • Green bell pepper or red bell pepper, diced
    • Feta cheese, crumbled
    • Fresh parsley, chopped
    • Drizzle of olive oil
    • Crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • To a food processor, add beans, Greek yogurt, lemon, parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, oregano garlic and olive oil. Process until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes (stopping to scrape sides of processor, as necessary, with a rubber spatula).
    • Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish to taste (if desired) with any of the garnish ideas or enjoy as is. Serve with chips or veggies. Enjoy!
      Note: Enjoy immediately or properly store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 to 4 days. Dip will firm up a tad in the fridge and will soften when removed for about 10 minutes.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword easy white bean dip, game day recipe, Mediterranean bean dip, mediterranean dip

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Donna

      March 01, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delightful. I am a huge fan of dips, but I’ve never tried making white bean dip before. Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2019 at 9:31 am

        Love dips too! Thanks Donna! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kim

      March 01, 2019 at 7:47 am

      This looks so fresh and delicious, I want to grab a cucumber slice and dig right in. Even though it’s early morning, I would throw conventional meal times out the window and have this for breakfast. *Putting white beans on my grocery list right now.*

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2019 at 9:28 am

        Woo hoo! Thanks Kim! I think this would totally be acceptable for breakfast 😉

        Reply
    3. [email protected]

      February 28, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love the pretty speckled look of your Mediterranean White Bean Dip even before it is garnished, Dawn. It is a very attractive and I am sure delicious dip that I cannot wait to try. Thanks for sharing! 💗

      Reply
    4. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      February 28, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      I really like how you served the white bean dip, it makes it look so very special.

      Reply
    5. Dana

      February 27, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Look at this gorgeous and colorful dip! This is such a welcomed change for me. I make homemade hummus on the reg and I do love it, but sometimes it’s nice to change things up. This is such a fabulous, nutritious, and flavorful option to have up my sleeve!

      Reply
    6. marilyn @family food around the clock

      February 27, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      The dip looks amazing and refreshing! It just reminds me of how much I love summer! Thanks for sharing:)

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      • Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2019 at 9:27 am

        Thank you Marilyn 🙂

        Reply
    7. Justine

      February 26, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      Yum! I love the way you’ve dressed this dip up with fresh Mediterranean flavours. Admittedly I don’t venture far from hummus made with chick peas but you’ve really inspired me to explore!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        February 26, 2019 at 1:19 pm

        It’s a good one! Thanks Justine!

        Reply
    8. Chef Sous Chef

      February 26, 2019 at 11:12 am

      A perfect simple dish to whip up for company or a healthy snack on a weeknight. I love the Mediterranean toppings.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        February 26, 2019 at 1:19 pm

        Totally! Thank you 🙂

        Reply
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