Southwest White Bean Spread

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Southwest White Bean Spread
10 min.
10
205kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy dip that will elevate your next gathering? Look no further than this Southwest White Bean Spread! This dairy-free delight is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes—but it also packs a flavorful punch that will leave your guests raving. With creamy cannellini or great Northern beans as the base, this spread is rich in protein and perfect for those seeking a nutritious option.

The vibrant combination of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and aromatic garlic creates a refreshing taste that perfectly complements a variety of dippers. Whether you serve it with crispy pita chips, crunchy cucumber slices, or briny olives, this spread is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile! You can easily customize it with smoky chipotle peppers, zesty green chiles, or tangy pickled jalapeños to suit your taste preferences.

Not only is this Southwest White Bean Spread a fantastic addition to any appetizer platter, but it also makes for a great condiment to enhance sandwiches or wraps. With only 205 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Prepare it ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy, flavorful, and healthy spread!

Ingredients

  • 15.5 oz great northern beans rinsed drained canned
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 10 servings pita chips sliced
  • 10 servings salt to taste

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Pulse garlic, next 5 ingredients, and 2 Tbsp. water in a food processor 3 or 4 times or until combined; process 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  2. Add salt to taste. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  3. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
  4. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.
  5. Serve with pita chips, sliced cucumbers, and olives.
  6. Smoky Southwestern
  7. Spread: Prepare recipe as directed, adding 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to mixture in food processor before pulsing. Chill as directed.
  8. Green Chile
  9. Spread: Prepare recipe as directed, omitting water and adding 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles to mixture in food processor before pulsing. Chill as directed.
  10. Pickled Jalapeo
  11. Spread: Prepare recipe as directed, adding 1 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeo pepper slices to mixture in food processor before pulsing. Chill as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein12.75%
Fat31.5%
Carbs55.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.7
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.6695651619331%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.4mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.88kcal
10.24%
Fat:7.26g
11.16%
Saturated Fat:0.82g
5.1%
Carbohydrates:28.9g
9.63%
Net Carbohydrates:25.64g
9.32%
Sugar:1.42g
1.58%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:435.28mg
18.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.61g
13.22%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.74%
Folate:74.19µg
18.55%
Selenium:11.13µg
15.9%
Vitamin E:2.37mg
15.8%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.82%
Fiber:3.27g
13.07%
Iron:2.08mg
11.54%
Vitamin B3:2.19mg
10.96%
Phosphorus:96.32mg
9.63%
Magnesium:33.72mg
8.43%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.74%
Potassium:201.46mg
5.76%
Copper:0.11mg
5.71%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.19%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.8%
Vitamin K:3.71µg
3.54%
Calcium:30.66mg
3.07%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.73%
Vitamin C:2.17mg
2.63%
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