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Italian Olive Bean Dip

This Italian olive bean dip made with Cerignola black olives, cannellini beans, garlic, olive oil and spices makes for the perfect appetizer.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cannellini, dip, Lidia, olives
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author jettskitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz can cannellini beans
  • 1/2 cup Cerignola Black Olives with pits removed
  • 1 Tablespoon black olive brine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Blend

    Rinse beans and place in a mini food processor along with the pitted olives, olive oil, black olive brine, pepper, salt and minced garlic. Blend together until smooth or desired consistency.

  2. Serve

    To serve use a cookie scoop and place a scoop of the olive bean dip on a small serving plate and drizzle with olive oil. Add a basil leaf for garnish, a couple black olives, and serve with Italian bread or toasted crostini’s. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.