White Bean Dip With Oregano And Parmesan Cheese Recipes

WHITE BEAN DIP WITH OREGANO AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in processor.
• Blend well until almost smooth.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Season dip with salt and pepper, to taste.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Place bowl with dip on platter.
• Serve with breadsticks and vegetables.
• Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Put beans, garlic and some salt in container of a food processor.
• Turn machine on, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil in a steady stream through feed tube; process until mixture is smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate (up to 2 days), until about an hour prior to serving.
• Just before serving, stir in herbs, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and garnish with herb sprig.
• Serve with chips, pita crisps or raw veggies.

CHEESY WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C or 160C fan forced.
• Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat and cook onions for 5 minutes until softened.
• Place beans in a large bowl and mash lightly with a fork and then add onion, parmesan, mayonnaise, worcestershire and tabasco sauces and mix until combined.
• Transfer to a heat proof bowl.
• Combine breadcrumbs and extra parmesan and sprinkle over bean mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
• Serve with sliced baquette and or corn chips.

PARMESAN-WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until garlic is light golden. Remove from heat.
• Add beans and broth to saucepan. Partially mash beans with potato masher. Stir in parsley. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until bean mixture is thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve warm with carrot sticks.