White Bean Dip with Olive
on Tap Rosemary Olive Oil
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup Olive on Tap Rosemary Olive Oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans (Great Northern,
cannellini, or white kidney beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, rinsed
Rosemary oil adds rich flavor and color to this
earthy appetizer dip. If you are short on time, top
instead with kosher salt and olive oil. Makes 2 cups
(serving size: 1 tablespoon)
1. In a 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir half the olive oil and the 2 cloves garlic until fragrant, being careful not to brown garlic, about 1 minute. Pour the oil and garlic into a food processor. Wipe out the pan and set aside.
2. Add white beans, lemon juice, and salt to the food processor and whirl
until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl.
3. Return the frying pan to medium heat and add the remaining 2
tablespoons olive oil and the rosemary sprigs. Warm the rosemary
in the olive oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes, stirring
occasionally so the rosemary doesn't burn. Remove from heat and
let cool 10 minutes.
4. Set the rosemary aside and drizzle the olive oil over the bean dip.
Mince one teaspoon of the rosemary leaves and sprinkle over the
dip.
6. Do-ahead tips: Make dip up to 2 days ahead. Store dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring dip to room temperature before serving. Prepare the rosemary oil right before serving.