White Bean and Garlic Scape Dip


White Bean and Garlic Scape Dip

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 1 ½ cups

Creamy and delicious with a wonderful garlicky kick, this White Bean and Garlic Scape Dip is great for a summer party or a healthy snack anytime.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5 oz) can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup sliced garlic scapes (from about 3-4 scapes)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • additional lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (optional)
  • additional sliced garlic scapes for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add white beans, garlic scapes, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process to combine.
  2. With motor running, slowly add in olive oil. Continue to process until combined and mixture has the texture of a rough puree (similar to hummus).
  3. Season with additional lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, blending to combine.
  4. Spoon dip into a serving bowl or plate, top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and additional sliced garlic scapes, if desired.

Notes

This dip is wonderful served with toasted flatbread triangles and assorted crudité.

The garlic flavor really comes through in this dip, if you prefer a less strong garlic flavor, start with 1 garlic scape, taste and then add more if desired.