White Bean Dip With Oregano And Parmesan Cheese Recipes

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.

WHITE BEAN DIP RECIPE WITH PARMESAN CHEESE & SAGE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine cannellini beans, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Puree until smooth. Taste and add more cayenne pepper, if desired.
• Add sage and pulse to combine. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
• Serve with pita bread wedges, crackers or crudite.

WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
• Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
• Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.

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.