Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Paste

Name: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Paste
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 200 g sun-dried tomatoes; 150 g cream cheese; 100 g Cannellini beans; 2 garlic cloves; 5 g fresh basil leaves; 30 ml lemon juice; 1 pinch fine salt; 2 pinch ground black pepper; extra virgin olive oil

schedule Prep 5min

local_fire_department Cook 10min

local_dining Calories 1257

signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Beginner

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Paste is a flavorful and nutritious appetizer, perfect for spreading on bread or pairing with fresh vegetables. Sun-dried tomatoes blend seamlessly with white beans and spices, creating a creamy texture and a taste that’s rich and satisfying. This versatile…

Ingredients

200 g sun-dried tomatoes — preserved in oil, drained (keep the oil separately)
150 g cream cheese
100 g Cannellini beans — canned
2 garlic cloves
5 g fresh basil leaves
30 ml lemon juice
1 pinch fine salt
2 pinch ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil — for drizzling

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, add the garlic and basil, and chop for approximately 6 seconds.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, 30g of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, beans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Blend for 25-30 seconds, until the ingredients are combined.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Blend for another 20 seconds, until you achieve a smooth paste.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
Serve immediately, or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with salted crackers or fresh vegetables (crudités).