Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip

I was asked to do a “simple dip,” but that does not mean it can’t be FULL of flavor. I personally LOVE harissa and was overdue to repurchase my favorite brand, so what else is there to do, but make a super-aromatic and super-delicious dip with this A-mazing appetizer.

– Pour the beans into a colander and rinse those beans really well! Once you have, set the colander on a towel while you prepare the rest of th
– This recipe calls for lemon-infused olive oil. It’s not necessary to use lemon-infused, but be sure to use an excellent-quality oil. You can use extra-virgin olive oil here instead if you’d like.
– Cannellini beans. A.K.A. white kidney beans are becoming more prominent in stores. I can remember when I was only able to find them in more specialty grocery stores. They are generally with all the other canned bean
– Mince your garlic or grate it on a microplane, which is my favorite way to treat garlic in this recipe. Either way is fine. Grating will give a more intense taste and smell, though. Up to you.
– Be sure to taste the seasoning as you go. I listed the amounts of ingredients to my brand of beans, harissa, etc. So, adjust as you need since your salt and spice content may vary greatly from mine.
Enjoy!

Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip
Ingredients
- 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed well and drained
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste, my favorite here
- 1 1/2 tablespoons excellent-quality lemon-infused oil, see Notes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, hot or mild
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, or grated on a zester
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh or bottled
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds, optional
- Naan bread, for serving
- Multigrain crackers, for serving (or other cracker)
Instructions
- Place the first 9 ingredients (beans through lemon juice) in a food processor and pulse until blended well and smooth, no lumps of beans left. Stop the machine and scrape as needed.
- Add more oil if necessary. Taste for seasoning and add as desired.
- Scrape all the dip into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the cilantro, parsley, and cumin seeds (if using). Feel free to drizzle with any extra oil, if desired.
- Serve with bread or crackers. (Can be served at room temperature or chilled.)
- Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.
Notes

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