Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip

Name: Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
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 microplane); 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))

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Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: None | Total Time: 15 minutes | Makes: Approximately 1 1/2 cups

Smoky White Bean and Harissa Dip (1 of 1)

I was thrilled to be commissioned to create a dip recipe for a company that I am in collaboration with on social media. Inox Artisans was founded in 2017 on a simple vision: Flatware and décor should be ethically sourced, made with love, and built to last. Today, they partner with artisans around India who share their vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and admired—for generations. Check them out here for more information and to view their amazing products.

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.

A few notes here on creating this yumm-O dip yourself…

– 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!