Add this delicious Homemade White Bean Dip with Pita Chips to any party menu! It’s quick and easy to make with a subtle balance of flavors in every bite.
This cannellini bean dip is often described as an Italian version of hummus. It is perfect with mildly seasoned and toasted pita chips or vegetable crudités.
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What To Serve with Homemade White Bean Dip?
- Vegetable crudités
- Crispy baked falafel
- Breadsticks
Kitchen Tips
- A little bit of fresh sage goes a long way. If you aren’t sure how much to use, start with a small amount. Then taste and add more, if desired.
- Although you can use the same extra virgin olive oil for the entire recipe, adding a drizzle of a higher quality variety right before serving will add an extra “pop” of flavor.
- Cannellini beans can also be referred to as white kidney beans.
Ingredients for Homemade White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
For the Seasoned Pita Chips
- 6 pitas
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the White Bean Dip
- 1 15-oz. can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 – 3 large fresh sage leaves
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 T. high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Dash of cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes, if preferred)
These are the pita chips our family likes if you don’t want to make pita chips.
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How To Make Homemade White Bean Dip with Pita Chips?
#1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
#2. To make your homemade pita chips, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each pita breads into 8 equal-sized wedges. Lightly brush pita wedges with olive oil on both sides and place on a lined baking sheet.
#3. Season the pita with salt and pepper before placing it in the oven. Bake for 5-6 minutes before turning each wedge. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until the pita wedges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
#4. Add your white beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and remaining oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until it makes a bean puree.
#5. Place the puree into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of some high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Serve with seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudités. Enjoy!
Other Dip Recipes to Try
If you’re looking for easy dip recipes like this delicious white bean dip recipe, I highly recommend these:
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Dip
- Corn Dip with Mexican Style Sour Cream
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Homemade White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Ingredients
Seasoned Pita Chips:
- 6 pitas
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
White Bean Dip:
- 1 15- oz. can cannellini beans , drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic , peeled
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 - 3 large fresh sage leaves
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 T. high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each pita into 8 equal-sized wedges. Lightly brush pita wedges with olive oil on both sides and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Season the pita with salt and pepper before placing it in the oven. Bake for 5-6 minutes before turning each wedge. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until pita wedges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Add cannellini beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour bean mixture into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of some high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Serve with seasoned pita chips or vegetable crudités. Enjoy!
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