Vegetarian Buffalo White Bean Dip
Spice up snack time with this creamy, zesty Vegetarian Buffalo White Bean Dip, combining smooth white beans and tangy buffalo sauce for a bold, healthy, and versatile appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or nutritious snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups (serves 6-8) 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (if vegan cream cheese or plant-based yogurt used)
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley) for garnish
- Extra cayenne or hot sauce for added spice
- Smoked paprika or chipotle powder for smoky flavor
- Fresh cilantro or dill for herb infusion
- Reserved whole beans for chunky texture
Instructions
- Prepare the beans: Drain and rinse one can of white beans thoroughly, ensuring they’re clean and ready to blend smoothly.
- Blend the base: In a food processor or blender, combine the white beans, buffalo sauce, and vegan cream cheese or Greek yogurt. Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add flavor enhancers: Incorporate minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the blended mixture, then pulse a few times to mix evenly without over-blending.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste your dip and add more buffalo sauce, lemon juice, or seasoning as desired to achieve your perfect balance of spice and tang.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly, enhancing the overall experience.
Notes
- Use high-quality buffalo sauce for the best authentic tangy flavor.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice as it balances the creamy and spicy elements perfectly.
- Blend thoroughly until silky smooth for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Adjust heat gradually to suit your taste and avoid overpowering the dip.
- Chilling the dip enhances flavors and improves texture significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian dip, buffalo white bean dip, party appetizer, healthy snack, vegan dip, gluten free dip
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