White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread
A 10-minute blender spread of white kidney beans, roasted red peppers, garlic and lemon — for sandwiches, crostini or crudites.
Prep: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling) · Cook: 0 minutes
What Is White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread?
A quick blended spread of creamy white kidney beans and sweet roasted red peppers, brightened with garlic, lemon and parsley — equally at home on sandwiches, crostini or a crudite platter.
Why Make White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread?
- Five ingredients and a food processor
- Triple duty: spread, dip and sandwich filling
- Roasted peppers add sweetness and a rosy colour
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free
- Better after 30 minutes in the fridge
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup white kidney beans (canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup roasted sweet peppers (whole, drained)
- 1 clove garlic (or 1 tbsp roasted garlic)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, plus more to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the beans, roasted peppers, garlic and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a food processor and puree until smooth.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Add more lemon juice if you like and whirl a few moments until just combined.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours blend.
- Serve as a sandwich filling with sliced tomatoes, chopped black olives and leafy greens — or on toasted baguette rounds, or as a dip with crudites.
Cooking Tips
- Drain the beans and peppers well for a thick spread
- Try roasted garlic for a mellower flavour
- Adjust the lemon at the end, after chilling
- Stir in chopped basil or dill for a fresh finish
- Spread it on crostini with chopped olives on top
Frequently Asked Questions About White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread
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1. What can I serve this spread with?
Toasted baguette rounds, crudites, or as a sandwich base with tomatoes, olives and greens.
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2. Why chill it before serving?
Thirty minutes lets the garlic, lemon and pepper flavours blend and mellow.
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3. Can I add herbs?
Yes — finish with 1–2 tablespoons of chopped basil or dill.
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4. Is it vegan?
Yes — entirely plant-based as written.
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5. How long does it keep?
Up to 4 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Jarred Roasted Red Peppers: How to Use Them How to use jarred roasted sweet peppers — sliced or whole — in sauces, salads, sandwiches and dips, no roasting required.
- Party Appetizers, Italian-Style Crowd-pleasing Italian appetizers built largely from the pantry — antipasti, dips, crostini and bites for any gathering.
- The Base: Beans, Olive Oil and Vegetables The simplest building block of all — beans, olive oil and vegetables — for salads, sides, spreads and light mains.
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread Made Simple
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Spread is the 10-minute recipe that earns a permanent rotation spot. Unico roasted peppers give it sweetness and its blush colour.