This is an easy appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season! Caramelized white bean dip is full of flavor, and goes so well with chips, veggies, or homemade gluten free crackers.
It’s the holiday season, and that means more reasons to gather! Which is a good thing! If you have dietary needs or food allergies to deal with, it can also be a stressful thing.
I like to have easy appetizer recipes at the ready that work for multiple dietary needs. This bean dip is free of the top 9 allergens, and it’s very versatile! Serve it with chips, veggies, crackers, or your favorite toasted bread.
Ingredient Notes
- Beans – I used canned Great Northern beans. You could use navy beans or white cannellini beans.
- Onions – Use yellow sweet onions – the sweeter the onion, the better results you will have when caramelizing it.
- Olive Oil – I used extra virgin olive oil. You could probably use a different oil, like avocado oil if that’s your preference.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place the onions, a tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Cook over medium low heat, stirring regularly, until the onions are golden brown.
- Place two-thirds of the caramelized onions, the drained and rinsed white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Place the dip in a bowl, and top with the remaining caramelized onions. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this bean dip with a selection of other appetizers and snacks, like these:
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Recipe
Caramelized Onion White Bean Dip.
Creamy white beans and sweet caramelized onions combine to make the perfect dip for parties! This is delicious with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sweet onions or one extra large sweet onion
- 15 ounces Great Northern beans or white cannellini beans, or navy beans
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions, then place them in a heavy bottomed pot along with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently. Don't rush the process – it will take about 25-30 minutes for the onions to caramelize.
- Once the onions are golden brown, remove from the heat.
- Drain and rinse the white beans and place in the food processor. Add two-thirds of the caramelized onions, the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Process on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the dip into a bowl and top with the remaining caramelized onions. Drizzle a bit more olive oil on top if desired.
- Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or raw vegetables.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 204mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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Darryl
This is a great dip!