Fasulye Ezmesi - A Tasty Meze Of Cannellini Bean Mash
Fasulye Ezmesi is a healthy white bean dip recipe that is quick and easy to make. It's a tasty addition to your meze table or great as a snack with celery or carrots to dip. This white bean mash also has lots of nutritional benefits.
Drain your cannellini beans in a colander and give them a good rinse to get rid of the brine.
Allow to drain for a few minutes and pat them dry with kitchen paper to remove excess liquid.
Add your beans to a large bowl to mash.
Mash the white beans with a fork until they are quite smooth.
Now add your garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and mix everything together thoroughly, mashing out any lumps as you go along.
Add your dill and a small pinch of salt and pepper, then mix.
Do a taste test and add more lemon juice if necessary.
Add your white bean dip to small ramekin dishes and smooth over the top before garnishing with a drizzle of olive oil and chilli flakes (if you like).
Notes
As with all of our recipes, calories per serving are a general guide.
This white bean dip is great as a meze or as a snack. Use carrot or celery sticks to dip into the mashed beans or use as a spread on lightly toasted bread.
Turşu (Turkish pickled vegetables) are a yummy accompaniment.