Easy Gigantes Dip
Try making this Easy Gigantes Dip recipe and enjoy a taste of creamy Mediterranean goodness. It's a simple yet delightful addition to any snack time or gathering. Once you give it a shot, you might just find it becoming your go-to favorite.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup gigantes beans
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lemons juiced
- 5-6 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup tahini well stirred
- 1 cup grape tomatoes diced
- 1 small cucumber diced
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives diced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp walnuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- The night before (or for 24 hours), soak the gigantes beans in water.
- After soaking, drain and place the beans in a medium-sized pot filled with water. Add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and cook until the beans are soft and tender (around one hour).
- Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid. Set the beans aside to cool.
Vegetable Mix
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and kalamata olives into tiny pieces.
- Add them to a small bowl and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add dried oregano and dried parsley, then give it a good stir. Set aside.
Bean Blend
- In a blender or food processor, add the beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Blend, adding a bit of the cooking liquid to loosen the mixture. Continue blending until the mixture is creamy and smooth, adding more cooking liquid and olive oil as needed.
Assembly
- Spoon the bean dip into a dish and smooth, creating a small indentation in the middle.
- Add your vegetable mixture to the middle of the dip and around the edges. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts (optional)
- Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
You can typically find gigantes beans in most Greek or Mediterranean stores. If gigantes beans are unavailable in your area, you can substitute them with butter beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 141mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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