Spinach and Cannellini Bean Dip

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Healthy Snacks

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (35)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(35)

Cook Time:
4 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 2 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 4 min
Total:: 11 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 of the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Repeat with the remaining spinach. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

Place the remaining olive oil, spinach mixture, cannelloni beans, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor.

Blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve with endive spears, crostini or pita chips.

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Heather Navarre, FL 10-28-2009
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So good!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this dip!!! Its so good with whatever vegetable you have and it is so good for you but you cant tell!!
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null null, null 10-22-2009
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Great Dip for Parties!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this for a party and everyone loved it! I love garlic but not a lot of it so, with any Giada recipe I usually cut the... garlic by half. This recipe is healthy and everyone told me that the dip was good with a bit of a kick. If you like hummus, you'll like this too. Read more
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Ali Cincinnati, OH 10-19-2009
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Alterations
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this dip for a party and everyone loved it! The only thing was that I was trying to stretch out this recipe because... I forgot to get another can of beans to double the recipe, so instead I added a jar of marinated artichoke hearts, and forgot to add the balsamic vinegar. I will tell you that it is great! Read more
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DENISE Heber Springs, AR 10-12-2009
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Yummy & Healthy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So delicious and healthy. A great, quick & easy snack for anyone. I love that I am getting awesome nutrition in an easy,... quick and delicious way. Thanks, Giada!Read more
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Jennifer Nashville, TN 10-11-2009
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Good, but too garlicky.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I think I will make this next time with either only 1 clove of garlic or no garlic at all. While the dip was tasty, the... garlic was overwhelming. It's really good (and healthy) if you dip carrot sticks into it.Read more
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Katie Lebanon, NH 10-10-2009
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Delicious and Guilt-Free Snacking!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe and will be sure to make it often. I used a 1-pound bag of frozen spinach and then doubled the rest of the... ingredients. Also, I used garbanzo beans instead of the beans called for in the recipe, and they worked great. Also, I threw in an extra clove or two of garlic. Turned out wonderful!Read more