Name: High Protein White Bean Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 can white beans ((drained and rinsed) (1 can = 15.5oz)); 2 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp black olives; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tsp whole grain mustard; Salt and pepper to taste; 1-2 clove garlic

High Protein White Bean Dip (10 Minutes, Vegan)

By Dave
Updated on Aug 16, 2015

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I’m a firm believer in moderation. I like my food healthy and nutritious, but have absolutely no problem in treating myself to something fatty and ‘terrible’ every now and then.

I love keeping fit and strong and playing sports but know when it’s time to kick back and do jack for a while.

Something I’ve found in my relatively short years so far is that with so many things – too much is bad, and too little is bad. Finding a happy medium is often an excellent choice.

I don’t always listen to my own advice however. Over the last few months I munched and munched black beans – in this high protein black bean lime dip, and in this delicious black bean and corn salad too.

And…I ate them too much. So strong was my addiction, one day I even made a massive batch of the salad and ate it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Now I need a break from them, but still love beans in general and thenutritional whack they provide. Sooooo…what to do?

Well, create a new dip using white beans of course! The taste is totally different to the black bean dip, although it provides similar benefits.

The mustard adds a distinct but not overwhelming background flavour, while the lemon juice and zest gives it a fresh, summery kick.

It’s really nice, and can be used for dipping your favourite dippables into (think carrot sticks and so on), or spreading on toast as a healthy, homemade topping.

And one last argument for this lovely dip – it’s vegan! Fantaaastic 😀

Health Benefits – High Protein White Bean Dip

Cannellini beans are very similar to kidney in terms of the nutritional value they provide (they’re pretty much just white kidney beans) – they contain awesome levels of fiber-protein, amazing for your blood/sugar level, keeping you feeling full for longer, your digestive system and even reducing the risk of heart attacks.

Of course the protein also helps with muscle fatigue and regrowth.

If you’re planning on transporting oxygen around your body (you are) then the high iron levels are crucial in keeping this working efficiently. Beans are also a great source of thiamin (vitamin B1).

A lack of B1 is found to be a leading cause of Alzheimer’s disease (1). And nobody wants that, obviously. Time to eat beans…

We want to know:

What’s your favourite bean?
Do you buy canned, dried or fresh?
What food have you overeaten before? Have you started eating it again?
Is there a food that you’ve never tried before but really want to?
Tell us! 🙂

High Protein White Bean Dip

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A tangy high protein white bean dip that’s ideal for munching at home or taking to parties. Your body will thank you for this nutritious beast!

Cuisine:Vegan

Diet: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan

Prep Time:10

Total Time:10

Servings:2 people

Calories:240kcal

Author: HurryTheFoodUp

Ingredients

1 can white beans (drained and rinsed) (1 can = 15.5oz)
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp black olives
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp whole grain mustard (This recipe is just as delicious if you only have one mustard available, but if you have more then throw them in! Each will change the taste in its own subtle way)
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 clove garlic

Instructions

Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water and shake the water off in the sieve.
Put them into a bowl/dish and mash them roughly with a fork.
Dice the capers and olives. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the mustards, salt and pepper in a bowl. Peel and crush the garlic and add it with the olives and capers to the bowl.
Finally add the mashed beans and mix well.
If you want the flavours to develop a little stronger leave the mix for a while.
Bon appetit!!

NOTES

IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE: Then you definitely need to check out our High Protein Black Bean Dip as well!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

High Protein White Bean Dip

Serving Size

181 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

2.2

Sodium

581

Potassium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

5.5

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

10.7

Calcium

Iron

2.2

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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