White Bean Purée
In this simple yet velvety side, legumes come to the fore—white bean purée combines cooked beans, garlic-sautéed onion, lemon juice, and olive oil into a creamy, comforting dip or spread that whispers Mediterranean warmth.
Ingredients
- 400 g cooked white beans
- 100 g bean broth (from the cooked beans)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and lightly sauté the onion and garlic. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beans, salt, pepper, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and the sautéed onion and garlic.
- Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to purée the mixture until smooth.
- If the purée is too thick, gradually add some of the reserved bean broth until you reach the desired consistency.
Serving Suggestion
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or a dip, drizzled with a little extra olive oil on top.
This white bean purée is smooth, flavorful, and packed with simple yet comforting Mediterranean flavors. It’s versatile and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, fresh bread, or grilled meats. Enjoy the creamy goodness!
A Creamy & Savory Purée Elixir
To make White Bean Purée, gently sauté minced garlic and onion in olive oil. Then blend together the cooked white beans, sautéed aromatics, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Thin as needed with reserved bean broth for a luscious texture.
Why It’s Irresistible
This purée offers a silky texture with a bright freshness from the lemon and a gentle savory depth from the garlic-onion base—making it wonderfully versatile and elegantly simple.
Serving Suggestions
Serve White Bean Purée warm or at room temperature, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top. Perfect as a dip, a side spread for bread, or alongside roasted vegetables or grilled meats.
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