Is it a dip or a spread? Either way, it pairs well with crackers, bread, and vegetable of any kind. Perfect for on the go snacking, lunch box snacks, kid friendly and crowd pleasing!
Featuring a thick base using white beans and Greek yogurt processed with olives, sun-dried tomatoes (life!), olives for a touch of salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic and parsley. I love basil but ran out, but it is great as a topper for this dip. It is just like hummus but I did not soften the beans by steaming them. You can steam the beans first but I enjoy the texture of this, plus it takes 5 minutes to whip up.
Use as much seasoning as you like. Nothing is spicy in this mixture but the cumin naturally will have a kick back. The smoky paprika give this dip life! It is great with regular paprika but make it interesting with a hint of smoke.
The sundried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness while the tang of the Greek yogurt plays the bonus role of minimizing the sweet, smoky, and salty combo.
Best served chilled, even better the next day. The longer it sits, the better it gets. I enjoy this with the feta cheese on top rather than in the mixture. Too many flavors can over power one another, best to keep it simple and leave it to the fresh topping to lock in the full experience of each bite.
You can use chick peas, a combination of beans, or anything you like. I really enjoy the beans because they are more soft than chick peas. Butter beans and lima beans work great, too. You cannot go wrong and my ingredient list is there for reference. Use as much seasoning as you like. Start small and add as you go. My mother always told me you can add more but you cannot take out. Best advice….ever!
White Bean Mediterranean Dip
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can white beans
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted, any
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil, use as needed
Toppings:
- Feta cheese crumbles
- Extra beans
- Green olives, sliced
- Caper
- Fresh tomatoes
- Basil, chopped
- Parsley, chopped
Directions
- In a food processor, process white beans, sun dried tomatoes, Greek yogurt, olives, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, dried oregano.
- Add olive oil as needed to help break up the ingredients and create a smooth texture.
- Store in air tight container, chill for at least 2 hours. Top with extra, optional, toppings.
- Good in refrigerator for 3 days.
