Lemon Feta White Bean Dip
A creamy and flavorful white bean dip blended with feta, lemon, and olive oil — a quick Mediterranean appetizer perfect for spreading, dipping, or serving with crostini.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can White Beans (Cannellini) 240 g/ 8½ oz, drained and rinsed
- 2 oz Feta Cheese
- 2-3 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Garlic Clove
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley or Dill optional, to serve
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the white beans thoroughly.
- Add the beans, half of the feta cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, half of lemon zest, olive oil, and garlic to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- If needed, add a small splash of water or more olive oil to adjust the consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with the remaining crumbled feta cheese, lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil and finely chopped parsley or dill.
Notes
- Rinse beans well to remove excess salt
- Start with less garlic and adjust to taste
- Add the olive oil gradually to control the texture
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 3mg
