Creamy Baked White Bean & Artichoke Dip
yields: 2 cups
This creamy, flavorful dip is made from blended white beans, garlic, and artichoke hearts. It's brightened with fresh lemon juice and oregano. Parmesan cheese on topping adds rich flavor and turns golden brown in the oven. Served warm or at room temperature, it's a delicious appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 15- ounce can of cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons low-fat greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons packed fresh oregano
- 1½ tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1½ tablespoons water
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 12- ounce jar of marinated artichokes, drained
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top!
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add the shallot and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until the onion softens. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer, just to release the garlic aroma and lightly brown.
- Transfer the shallot and garlic to a food processor with the cannelini beans, greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh oregano. Purée until completely smooth.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and water. If you'd like a smoother consistency, you can add more water.
- Season with cayenne, and salt and pepper, to taste, pulsing to incorporate.
- Add the marinated artichoke hearts (drained of their oil) to the food processor and pulse just a few times to incorporate, leaving chunks of artichoke heart throughout. Transfer to a small oven-safe dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top, turn the oven to broil, and broil for about 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is brown and crisped. Serve warm with your favorite cracker, bagel chip, or toasts. Note: the dip tastes great cold too, so if that's what you prefer, you can skip the oven and mix the cheese right into the dip.
