White Bean Dip with Pita Chips

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Dinner and a Movie

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (284)

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 27 min

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Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 pitas
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.

Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.

Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.

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recipe White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Connie Puyallup, WA 10-30-2009
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Guilt free veggie dip!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made last night, but just put a couple tablespoons of olive rather than the 1/4 cup. I found it to be a little bland, so... tossed in a few sundried tomatoes and gave them a whirl in the processor. Also, I added my parsley at the end so the dip didn't turn green. Served w/pita chips and veggies. Was very good.Read more
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Brian Austint, TX 10-12-2009
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kind of like hummus
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

tried this last night....it was kind of like an italian hummus simple and flavorful
recipe White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Amy Overland Park, KS 09-26-2009
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Quick and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This s one of my go-to appetizers. This is healthy, fresh, and always tastes great!
recipe White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Becky Maineville, OH 09-18-2009
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Go-to appetizer!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this appetizer, I have "whipped it up" for unannaouced guests, tailgating, and BBQ's. Everytime I don't make it my... family is disappointed and always looking for it! It is easy and healthy...thank you I love it.Read more
recipe White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Susan Amsterdam NL, OTHER 09-12-2009
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Expat in the Netherlands
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dip yesterday, as a appetizer, for a dinner party. Everyone loved it and it was a big success. Before starting... out I did read the reviews and decided I would follow some of the suggestions to kick it up a bit. So my tweaks were; added 1 tbsp dried basil , added 1 tsp dijon and just a dash of red pepper flakes. I did not have pita bread on hand, so I subbed some salted tortilla chips. It turned out very yummy and everyone raved! I will definitely make this recipe again. Read more
recipe White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Erika Montgomery Village, MD 08-31-2009
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Easy and Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the recipe exactly as written and it was great! refreshing and light dip went perfectly with the toasted pitas. this... is one to double for sure!Read more