White Bean Goat Cheese Dip

Olio Taibi

Lemon and rosemary play well with our Nocellara with just a touch of garlic and chile pepper.

White Bean Goat Cheese Dip

Ingredients

  • 2 TBS Olio Taibi Nocellara Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for finishing

  • 1 sprig rosemary (additional sprigs for garnish)

  • 1-2 dried arbol chiles

  • 1.5 cups (one 15 oz can) cooked white beans, drained

  • 4 oz fresh goat cheese

  • zest from half a lemon

  • 2 TBS fresh lemon juice

  • 1 very small garlic clove, microplaned

  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Directions

  1. In a small skillet or saucepan heat 2 TBS Olio Taibi Nocellara Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat with rosemary sprig and arbol chiles. Toast until chiles and rosemary are darkened, about 5 minutes. Discard chiles and rosemary. Let infused oil cool.

  2. In a food processor, combine beans, goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cooled infused oil. Buzz until smooth. Taste and add more salt, if needed.

  3. Plate dip in a shallow bowl, garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and a generous drizzle of Olio Taibi Nocellara Extra Virgin Olive Oil.