Cannellini (White Bean) Dip

I created two dip recipes Molesini Wine Club, SlowRoasted Tomatoes wtih Burrata and Cannellini Dip (below). They are great served together and pair well with wine. Serve with sliced crusty bread. Both can be prepared up to three days in advance, covered, and refrigerated.


Cannellini (White Bean) Dip

Serves 6
Prep time: 10 minutes

15-ounce can (360-gram jar) cannellini beans
2 small cloves fresh garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced fresh rosemary
juice from 1 lemon
¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil, plus more to drizzle
¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt or more to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse beans in a colander under cold water until all foam is gone. Drain and place in a small blender. Add garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice. Pulse blender until beans begin to puree. Slowly add olive oil. If too thick, add a tablespoon of hot water. Taste for salt and lemon juice. If prepared ahead of time, check seasonings before serving. Serve in a bowl with crusty bread or crackers.


About Molesini Wine Club

This recipe was developed for Molesini Wine Club to be included in virtual tasting notes with wine shipments. Molesini Wine Club, based out of Cortona, Tuscany, features Italian wines that are otherwise unavailable outside of Europe. Marco and Paolo Molesini work closely with over 1,000 producers from across the country to ensure they are procuring the top labels from small producers making the finest boutique wines. Explore with them as they lead you through Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, and many lesser-known wine regions of their country. Members can customize shipments, decide on a tier that fits their palate best, and enjoy exclusive access to the most stunning wines of Italy. As a member of the Molesini Wine Club means becoming part of the Molesini family and we invite you to join us for this experience. For more information, please visit the Molesini Wine Club website.

Sally Uhlmann’s passion for cooking led her to publish a memoir-style cookbook, “Just Cook with Sally.” She splits her time between the States and her farmhouse in Cortona, Italy, when she is not traveling the world. Sally cooks, develops recipes, and writes stories—mostly about the intersection of food, travel, and her life.