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Easy, Creamy Kale & White Bean Dip

Jenn Freedman
This rich and creamy one-pan dip recipe is simple but tastes like it was labored over. For entertaining a crowd, consider doubling recipe.
Can be served warm or room temperature.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp olive oil (sub water if avoiding oil)
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 heaping cups finely chopped kale, ribs removed
  • 1-2 dashes ground nutmeg optional
  • 3/8 tsp sea salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash cayenne (or more to taste)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 6 oz plant-based cream cheese (I prefer Kite Hill brand for this recipe)
  • 1-2 tsp nutritional yeast (start with 1 tsp, can add more at end for cheesier taste)
  • 3/4 cup white beans
  • 6 tbsp unflavored, unsweetened plant-based milk I use almond milk

Instructions
 

  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Reduce to medium low heat. Add garlic, kale, nutmeg, sea salt, pepper, and cayenne to skillet and mix. Use tongs to easily turn/mix in kale.
  • Add water to avoid burning.
  • Saute until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce to low heat. Add in cream cheese. Use spatula to break apart, allowing it to melt slightly.
  • Add in 1 tsp nutritional yeast and milk. Mix until combined.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Mix in white beans.
  • Taste. Optional: add additional tsp nutritional yeast for cheesier flavor.
  • Serve warm or room temperature with tortilla chips, crackers, veggies, or bread.

Notes

SERVING: Serve warm or room temperature. 
If trying to prep early but serve warm, follow steps 1-4 and then turn off heat and set aside. Complete remaining recipe steps immediately before serving.
STORAGE: Store kale and white bean dip in refrigerator for 3-5 days. Enjoy leftovers cold or warm. If warming, add a bit of additional plant milk to thin.
Freeze dip in air tight container for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 278mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
Keyword creamy vegan dip, easy dip, easy plant-based appetizer, easy vegan appetizer, kale white bean dip, plant-based dip, vegan dip, vegan kale dip
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