White Bean Roasted Garlic Spread (Printable)

Savory blend of white beans and roasted garlic, ideal on toasted sourdough for a rich, creamy bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spread

01 - 1 head garlic
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
03 - 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
06 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving

08 - 4 slices sourdough bread
09 - Extra olive oil for drizzling
10 - Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme) for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool slightly.
03 - Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a food processor.
04 - Add cannellini beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
06 - Spread the white bean and roasted garlic mixture generously over the toast.
07 - Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted garlic becomes almost confection-like, sweet and mellow in a way that makes you forget garlic can bite.
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • It's naturally vegan, which means you can serve it to absolutely anyone without drama or substitutions.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the roasted garlic, even for a minute—your fingertips will thank you and you'll actually be able to handle the foil without yelping.
  • If your spread comes out thicker than you'd like, add water one tablespoon at a time while blending instead of more oil, which can make it separate.
03 -
  • Wrap your garlic head loosely in foil so steam can escape a little—this helps it roast more evenly instead of steaming itself into mushiness.
  • Taste the blend before you finish and adjust the lemon juice to your preference, because some people want bright and punchy while others prefer subtle and mild.
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