Recipe | White Bean Dip

I don’t normally share recipes on my blog that I create, but I really do love to cook! My problem is I always get too hungry and forget to photograph whatever I’m making. However, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite snack foods, white bean dip with corn tortillas. My friend gave me this recipe last year and it’s a go-to for entertaining. The corn tortillas can be substituted for flour tortillas, but I am trying to cut as much gluten out of my diet as possible, so I’m going with corn. This is a super-simple recipe, yet is packed with flavor. I dare you not to enjoy it!

Ingredients for dip & tortillas:

• 2 cans of cannellini beans
• 1/3 cup olive oil (DOUBLE CHECK)
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Pinch of salt
• Fresh parsley
• 4 Corn tortillas
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions for dip

1. Drain white beans completely
2. Chop up garlic into small pieces
3. Place beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne into blender and mix until slightly coarse in texture
4. Transfer dip into bowl
5. Add some fresh parsley on top for decoration

Directions for tortilla chips

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Cut tortillas into triangle shapes
3. Cover a baking sheet in aluminum foil and arrange tortillas in a single layer
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Sprinkle each tortilla chip with salt, pepper and cayenne
6. Bake chips for about 5-7 minutes, or until the edges begin to get crispy

Then serve & enjoy! :)

Looking for a party idea? Why not host a ladies’ poker night? Ever since going to Foxwoods for the first time last year, I have really enjoyed gambling and table games. (some of my favorite other snack options include guacamole & gluten-free chocolate cookies. These would also be an ideal snack to serve during the game. Personally, I think this is the perfect snack to make if you’re having a party. It’s light, refreshing, and seems to please most people. A fun break while playing!

Not into poker? No problem! This delicious dip can be served almost anywhere, for whatever kind of party you’re hosting! I do recommend hosting a ladies’ poker night though – think Desperate Housewives ;)

What are your favorite snack ideas to serve at a weekend party?

This post is in collaboration with Poker Listings.