White bean and sesame dip

White bean and sesame dip. Photograph: Harry Weir
White bean and sesame dip. Photograph: Harry Weir
Serves: 3
Course: Snack

Ingredients

  • 250g tinned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine
  • ½ tsp cumin, ground
  • Salt and pepper

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the white beans, tahini, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, white wine, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

2. Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined. If needed, add a little water, a tablespoon at a time, to achieve a smoother consistency.

3. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover it and refrigerate until serving.

4. When serving, drizzle a little olive oil on top.

Gráinne O'Keefe

Gráinne O'Keefe

Gráinne O’Keefe is a chef, restaurateur and contributor to The Irish Times. She is chef-patron of the Dublin restaurant Mae