Cannellini Bean Dip With Cherry Tomatoes And Honey
This white bean dip with honey and oven-roasted cherry tomatoes is probably the best Mediterranean dip ever. Serve it with gluten free bread or crackers.
2teaspoonhoney (or maple syrup if vegan)+ more for serving
2clovesof garlicoptional
For the white bean dip
1cancannellini beans (white beans)approx. 400 g net weight (before draining)
100gsundried tomatoes preserved in oil+ 3 tablespoon of the preservation oil
1pinchof coarse sea salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350° F).
Wash the cherry tomatoes and place them in a small oven-proof dish. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey. Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the dish (optional). Bake for 35 minutes at 180°C.
Drain and rinse the white beans and add them to a blender or food processor. Add the sundried tomatoes, 3 tablespoons of the preservation oil, a pinch of sea salt and the baked garlic cloves. Blend until smooth. Add a splash of water to help blending if necessary.
Spoon the dip onto a plate or into a dipping bowl. Top with the oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and honey. Sprinkle some coarse sea salt and serve with crackers or gluten free bread*.