White Bean Roasted Garlic (Printer-Friendly)

Savory blend of white beans and roasted garlic, ideal for smoothing over crisp sourdough bread slices.

# What You Need:

→ Spread

01 - 1 head garlic
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
03 - 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
07 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving

08 - 4 slices sourdough bread
09 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling
10 - Fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or thyme for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool slightly.
03 - Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a food processor.
04 - Add cannellini beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
06 - Spread the white bean and roasted garlic mixture generously over the toast.
07 - Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients that come together in under an hour
  • Creamy, savory spread with sweet roasted garlic flavor
  • Perfect for appetizers, snacks, or brunch gatherings
  • Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free
  • Make-ahead friendly and stores well for up to 3 days
  • Versatile—serve on toast, as a dip, or with crackers
02 -
  • Roast extra garlic and store it in olive oil for future recipes
  • Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor
  • Don't skip the lemon juice—it brightens and balances the richness
  • Scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure even blending
  • Warm the spread slightly before serving for enhanced creaminess
  • Garnish with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper for extra flair
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