White bean dip with pita chips
This delicious white bean dip is a great addition to any party menu. It is quick and easy to make – and your guests are sure to love the subtle balance of flavors packed into each bite. It is perfect with mildly seasoned pita chips
Ingredients
Pita chips
- 6 pitas
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
White bean dip
- 1 can Cannellini beans (15 oz/425g)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 2-3 leaves sage
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pita chips
- Preheat oven to 375°F /190°C
- Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut each pita into 8 equal wedges, then lightly brush them with olive oil.
- Place on the baking tray and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes, then turn them and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the wedges from the oven and set aside.
White bean dip
- Add cannellini beans, fresh garlic, lemon juice, sage leaves, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour bean mixture into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Right before serving, add a dash of cayenne pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve with seasoned pita chips.