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Lemon Basil Bean Dip

A creamy, lemony white bean dip loaded with fresh basil and a hit of sunflower seed crunch. Comes together in one food processor bowl in under 5 minutes, and it's the bean dip I make for people who tell me they don't like hummus.
Course Appetizer, dip, Lunches, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword basil, beans, lemon, navy beans, ricotta
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 can navy beans drained
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Handful of basil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Grinds of black pepper
  • A quarter cup salted sunflower seeds

Instructions

  • Add everything but seeds to a food processor and blend.
  • Add sunflower seeds and pulse to combine, so they remain crunchy.
  • Serve on toast with a drizzle of honey, with crackers, or as a veggie dip.
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