High-Protein Garlic Parmesan White Bean Dip
Garlic Parmesan White Bean Dip is high in protein with cooked white beans, Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil for a creamy, savory dip. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for pairing with veggies or chips and makes for a satisfying snack or appetizer.
Garlic Parmesan White Bean Dip is one of my favorite crowd-pleasing recipes that combines simple, flavorful ingredients you likely already have on hand. It’s made with creamy great northern beans, Greek yogurt, freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil, creating a dip that’s perfect for veggies or crackers. This recipe comes together quickly, and I love how it brings out rich flavors with minimal effort. Whether you’re prepping snacks for a party or just want a satisfying side dish, this dip is always a hit.
Why You’ll Love White Bean Garlic Parmesan Dip Recipe
- Easy to make: With just a handful of ingredients, this dip comes together quickly in the food processor.
- Crowd-pleasing: The creamy texture and rich flavor make it a hit at any gathering, whether served with chips or veggies.
- Versatile: Pair it with crackers, fresh veggies, or use it as a spread for sandwiches.
- Simple ingredients: Made with white beans, Greek yogurt, and parmesan, all pantry staples you probably already have.
Ingredient Substitutions
- White Beans: You can substitute great northern beans with cannellini beans or chickpeas for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Greek Yogurt: Use sour cream or plain dairy-free yogurt if you prefer or need a non-dairy option.
- Parmesan Cheese: Try pecorino romano or even mozzarella for a different cheese flavor.
- Garlic: If fresh garlic isn’t available, garlic powder can be used in a pinch, about 1/4 teaspoon for each clove.
- Olive Oil: Avocado oil works just as well and adds a nice richness to the dip.
How to Make My Garlic Parmesan White Bean Dip
Step 1: Choose Your Beans
I recommend any white bean, including great northern beans, cannellini beans, or navy beans, for their mild flavor and to preserve the white color of this dip. You can buy them canned or raw and uncooked, but I prefer to buy organic raw great northern beans and pressure cook them myself. It only takes 18 minutes under pressure in my Instant Pot pressure cooker. I can set it and forget it to cook a batch of beans. Typically I cook up more than I need and store them in a silicone bag in my freezer.
Substitutions: great northern beans, cannellini beans, or navy beans.
Step 2: Prep Your Cheese
Buying a block of cheese and grating it yourself is the best option for getting a smooth and silky white bean dip when served warm. Store-bought shredded cheese is often powder coated with cellulose, so the strands don’t stick together. But they don’t melt as smoothly as cheese grated from a block. My favorite block cheese for this recipe is Parmigiano Reggiano.
Substitutions: any white block cheese
Step 3: Prep Your Gralic
One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my stainless garlic press. You’ll want to either finely chop or crush a clove of garlic in your press and have it ready to go into your dip.
Step 4: Time to Blend
A food processor works best for blending all the ingredients into a creamy dip, but I love using the chopper cup which comes with my favorite immersion blender. Combine the remaining ingredients including greek yogurt, cheese, garlic, and seasonings and simply blend until smooth.
Step 5: Warm And Serve
Pour your dip into an oven or microwave-safe bowl and warm it up in a 350 F oven for about 10 minutes. Or you can heat it in the microwave for 1 minute to melt the cheese. Then top with a few sliced green onions for an attractive garnish, and you’re ready to enjoy this delicious dip!
Step 6: Store Any Extra Beans
I pressure-cook large batches of raw beans and then store the excess for future use. I love using these silicone storage bags to store the extra white beans in the freezer. These silicone bags are awesome because they help minimize the amount of plastic in my kitchen.
Expert Recipe Tips
Blending tip: For extra smoothness, you can blend the dip longer, especially if your beans are a bit firm.
Adjust consistency: If the dip is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or extra olive oil until you reach your desired texture.
Cheese swap: Any white cheese can work here, but parmesan adds the best balance of salty and sharp flavors.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
- With veggies: Serve this dip with fresh-cut carrots, celery, or cucumbers for a crunchy, satisfying snack.
- As a sandwich spread: Use it as a spread on your favorite sandwich for added creaminess and flavor.
- Paired with crackers: Great with your favorite gluten-free crackers, pita chips, or toasted bread slices.
- In a grain bowl: Use it as a creamy base or topping in a grain bowl with quinoa or rice.
- On a charcuterie board: Add it to a spread with meats, cheeses, and other dips for a versatile appetizer.
- As a pasta sauce: Mix it into pasta for a creamy, garlicky twist.
High-Protein Garlic Parmesan White Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups cooked white beans
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese or any white cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor
- Mix until well blended
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