Lemony Butter Bean & Herb Dip

Name: Lemony Butter Bean & Herb Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 g butter beans (soaked overnight and boiled until tender, or from a jar, drained); 3 tbsp tahini (well-stirred); 1 pcs lemon (juiced, about 3 tbsp); 1 pcs garlic (clove, small, roughly chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, plus extra for drizzling); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch cumin powder; 3 tbsp parsley (fresh, roughly chopped); 2 tbsp dill (fresh, roughly chopped); 1 tbsp mint (fresh leaves); 3 tbsp ice water (or as needed for consistency)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A light, creamy dip with a bright lemony zing, packed with fresh herbs and silky butter beans. It whips up in minutes and tastes like something you'd find at a mezze spread, perfect with toasted pita or crunchy vegetable sticks.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

352 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Prep the butter beans and herbs.
1.Drain and rinse the butter beans under cold water.
2.Roughly chop the parsley, dill, and mint leaves.
mix · ~2 min
Blend the base until smooth.
1.Add butter beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin to the food processor.
2.Blend for 1 minute until mostly smooth.
3.Scrape down the sides with a spatula.
mix · ~1 min
Add the herbs and adjust consistency.
1.Add the chopped parsley, dill, and mint to the food processor.
2.Pulse 4-5 times until herbs are just combined but still visible as flecks of green.
3.With the motor running, drizzle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dip is light and fluffy.
TIPIce water makes the dip lighter and airier than room-temp water. Don't skip it.
mix
Season to taste.
1.Taste the dip and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
2.Pulse once more to incorporate any final adjustments.
assemble
Transfer and serve with a generous drizzle.
Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create swirls on the surface. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and top with a pinch of dill or parsley.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For the silkiest texture, use jarred or canned butter beans and drain them well before blending.
2
Toast the cumin powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to deepen its earthy aroma.
3
Add ice water slowly while the processor runs; it emulsifies the tahini and makes the dip airy.
4
Let the dip rest for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving for the flavors to meld.
5
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; stir well before serving.

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