🧄 Creamy Roasted Garlic & White Bean Dip

Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a GoodPlate.Co meal can deliver.

🧾 Introduction

Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your heart with joy. This roasted garlic white bean dip is an easy weekday/weekend appetizer for brunch, lunch, or dinner, and tastes as if you paid for a gourmet snack, yet it is full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.

Now, this is a staple in my rotation — simple enough for Tuesday afternoon/night yet bold enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of savory, heart, and happiness.

🕒 Quick Facts

Prep Time	15 mins
Cook Time	45 mins
Total Time	60 mins
Servings	4
Difficulty	Easy to medium

🧂 Ingredients

• Parchment paper, foil
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 whole head roasted garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & white pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

The Sides

• Carrot sticks
• Toasted/grilled bread
• Freshly prepared salad

👩‍🍳 Bringing It All Together

1. Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands. 
2. First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the top off the garlic bulb, leaving the cloves intact. Place the garlic head on a small piece of parchment paper laid on top of the aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, allowing it to soak down into the garlic cloves. Add fresh thyme leaves to the foil and wrap the garlic in the foil, sealing to make a packet. Place in a sheet pan, and bake for about 45 minutes or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
3. Take the sprig of rosemary and saute it in a pat of butter and a tbsp of olive oil on a medium-high heat skillet.
4. Squeeze the roasted garlic into a food processor or a small blender. Add the beans, 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, salt, pepper, thyme leaves, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Pulse until smooth.
5. Serve topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garnish.
6. Finally, plate a goodplate, serve warm, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels.
• Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with your choice of sides: Toasted or grilled bread. Add a fresh, crisp salad or carrot sticks for cool balance and a light, refreshing beverage.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until it smells irresistible, about 5 minutes. You’ll have time to set the table, light some candles, and don’t forget your favorite chill music.

💬 Final Bite

This roasted garlic white bean dip is defined comfort— this recipe delivers every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!