Creamy White Bean & Olive Dip: The Bold Vegan Spread You’ll Crave.
- Eliane Muskus
- Jun 6
- 2 min read
This Mediterranean-inspired dip made with white beans, olives, and fresh herbs is your new go-to for effortless entertaining.
Forget everything you know about hummus—this creamy white bean and olive dip brings a bold, unexpected twist to the table. Silky, savory, and laced with Mediterranean flavors, it’s the dip your mezze board didn’t know it was missing.
If you're tired of the usual hummus routine, it’s time to upgrade your dip game with something surprisingly delicious: a creamy white bean and olive dip. This plant-based alternative is rich, satisfying, and elevated with briny olives, fresh basil, and a hint of lemon. It’s the kind of recipe that gets people talking—and dipping.
Unlike chickpea hummus, this version is silkier, less dense, and full of flavor from the olives. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear in minutes. Bonus: It’s completely vegan and made with wholesome pantry staples.
📌 Why You’ll Love It:
Vegan & dairy-free
Takes less than 10 minutes
Perfect for meal prep or last-minute guests
Delicious with crusty bread, crackers, veggie sticks, or in wraps
Serves: 4–6 as a dip or appetizer
Preparation: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 can (400g) white beans (cannellini) rinsed and drained
1/2 cup pitted green olives (or a mix of green and black), roughly chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
📌 Optional: a pinch of ground cumin or smoked paprika
🍋 Instructions:
1. In a food processor, combine the beans, olives, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water or more lemon juice.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning—add salt only if needed, since olives are naturally salty.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with whole olives, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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