Cheesy white bean spread

This cheesy white bean paste is quick and easy to prepare. It has a rich and creamy texture, a spicy Mediterranean flavour, and can be served as a dip or a spread on bread or crackers.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 6

400 g

white beans cooked
3 tbsp

nutritional yeast
½ tsp

salt
⅛ tsp

turmeric powder
2 tsp

dried oregano
1 tsp

dried basil
2 tbsp

olive oil
1 clove

garlic or ¼ tsp garlic powder
½

lemon juiced
20

green olives pitted
10

pickled green pepperonis seeds removed
To taste

paprika powder

Instructions

Put the beans in a food processor and blend until they have the consistency of a spread.
Continue blending and add the nutritional yeast, salt, spices, along with the rest of the ingredients, one after the other.
If needed, add some of the pepperoni brine to help blend the mixture into a smooth, creamy spread. Adjust salt to taste.
Serve with veggie sticks, crackers, breadsticks, or spread on bread for a delicious snack.

Notes

For a milder spread, simply reduce or substitute the pepperonis with more olives.

Courses: Brunch, Snacks

Special diets: Gluten-free, lactose-free, Lupin-free, Soya-free

Difficulty: Level 1 (easy)

Cooking time: < 15 minutes

Season: Autumn, Barbecue, Easter, Party recipes, Spring, Winter

Taste: Creamy, Savory

Preparation method: Blender

Type of dish: Sauces and spreads

About the author

Theofano Vetouli

Theofano Vetouli is a vegan chef and vegan cookbook author. She is developing recipes for ProVeg, she has a passion for Mediterranean cuisine and is confident that every recipe can be veganized.