This White Bean Dip with Grilled Vegetables is a creamy, flavor-packed appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining or everyday snacking. Made with Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, fresh herbs, and a bright touch of lemon, the dip is smooth, savory, and deliciously refreshing. Served with charred seasonal vegetables and warm naan bread, it’s a wholesome and versatile dish that brings together Southern comfort and Mediterranean-inspired flavors—ideal for game days, gatherings, or a light fall appetizer.
White Bean Dip with Grilled Vegetables
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried great Northern beans*
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable base*
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Grilled vegetables and grilled naan bread, to serve
- Garnish: Cajun seasoning*, olive oil
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, combine beans and water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand for 8 hours. Drain.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add beans, 4 cups hot water, rosemary, thyme, and vegetable base; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, 1½ to 2 hours.
- Drain beans, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid. Transfer beans to the work bowl of a food processor. Add reserved ¼ cup cooking liquid and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and process until smooth. Add lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper, and process until well combined.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Serve warm or cold with grilled vegetables and naan bread. Garnish with Cajun seasoning and oil, if desired.
Notes
*We used Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base, and Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning.
