Charred Serrano White Bean Dip

It’s the perfect companion for veggies, wraps, flatbread, naan, and beyond. Just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!

Inspiration

While not a traditional hummus as it doesn’t use chickpeas, this creamy, dreamy white bean dip is hummus-inspired with a smoky, spicy twist!

How to Make Serrano White Bean Dip

It starts with charring serrano peppers in the oven, giving them a beautiful smoky flavor and toning down some of the intense spiciness of the fresh peppers. Placing them on foil keeps them from getting stuck to the pan, and it also gets wrapped around the peppers after roasting, which (pro tip!) makes them much easier to peel! Sautéing garlic and shallots brings out their natural sweetness and depth of flavor while also beautifully balancing the spiciness of the charred serranos. Adding the white beans in with the garlic and shallots helps them get warmed and softened, leading to extra creamy results! Whirl it all up with cashew butter (or tahini) for creaminess, lemon juice for brightness and balance, and salt and pepper for extra flavor. The magic happens when you throw everything together in the food processor, and just a few pulses later, you’ve gone from a few beans and peppers to a creamy, spicy, and super savory dip. We dare you to share this with other people — we admit it’s kinda hard! We hope you LOVE this white bean dip! It’s:CreamySmokySpicySavoryVersatile& SO delicious! It goes well with literally almost anything! Dip your veggies, flatbread, or naan. Or pair with The Ultimate Mediterranean Bowl, Spring Buddha Bowl with Quinoa & Lemony White Beans, Garlic & Herb Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl (30 Minutes!), The Simple But Good Breakfast Bowl (20 Minutes!), Kale Falafel Hummus Wraps (30 Minutes!), or anything else your heart (and belly) desires!