Vegan White Bean and Fresh Herb Sandwich Spread or Dip

By Jolinda Hackett

Updated 08/05/19

Vegan white bean & fresh herb spread
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  • Total: 10 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 4 cups (8 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
448 Calories
5g Fat
78g Carbs
26g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 cups (8 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 23g 81%
Protein 26g
Calcium 258mg 20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Make high-protein vegetarian sandwiches using this spread made from Great Northern beans and fresh herbs, or, serve it as a dip with either baguettes, veggies or crackers. Vegan bean and fresh herb sandwich spread or dip recipe courtesy of Bush's Beans.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans Great Northern Beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 3 tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. With the motor running, drop the garlic cloves into a food processor or blender.

  2. Add Great Northern Beans, lime juice, and olive oil; puree until smooth.

  3. Add basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; pulse until incorporated and the herbs are coarsely chopped. Serve chilled.