Bean Dip and Roasted Peppers

A creamy, fragrant bean dip finished with sweet roasted peppers and salty anchovies. Simple, rustic, and full of flavour—an absolute dream.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting, Sauteing

Cuisine: European

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes, Salads

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

I always keep a can of beans in my pantry—they’re the one ingredient that never fails to save the day. With just a handful of simple staples, you can turn them into the most beautiful, creamy dip in minutes. Top it with sweet roasted peppers, a drizzle of good olive oil, and a little seasoning, and you have something that feels both rustic and refined.

It’s effortless, full of flavour, and exactly the kind of dish I love to pull together when I want something delicious without overthinking it.

Ingredients

2 red peppers
1 can cannellini beans (or butter beans)
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 cloves garlic
1 whole Juice and zest of lemon
6 anchovy filets (optional)
A handful of parsley (finely chopped)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cube ice

Instructions

1
Roast the peppers: Grill or char the peppers until blackened, cover in a bowl for 20 minutes, then peel and slice into strips. Toss with olive oil, 1 garlic clove (finely diced ) , parsley, half lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2
Make the bean dip: In a food processor, blend the beans, olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, lemon zest and juice, 2 anchovies (reserving rest for serving), salt, pepper, and an ice cube until smooth.
3
Assemble: Spoon the dip onto a plate, top with roasted peppers, extra anchovies if you like, and drizzle over with roasted peppers oil.

Keywords: bean dip, roasted peppers, quick and easy

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Snezana

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Snezana, a food blogger and recipe developer. I live in Australia with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.