Do you have a dish you whip up when you know people are coming over for a drink at the last minute? Or, not even the last minute, but maybe you aren’t very organized? For me, it is always a fancy hummus or dip. With a well stocked pantry you can create a delicious dip without a trip to the store.
As we all know, the belief here at Daily Unadventures in Cooking is that adding goat cheese to anything makes it better. (In fact if I ever decide to rename the site, I may just call it A Bit More Goat Cheese if You Please.) If the goat cheese adds creaminess, then the artichokes definitely add a tangy depth of flavor. Plus, not to go all Mrs. Seinfeld on you all, but we are hiding vegetables inside a dip are we not?
Does anyone have any other good emergency or quick fake out appetizers they make?
(makes about 2 cups)
1 can cannelini beans, well rinsed
1 can artichoke hearts in water.
100 grams soft goat cheese (chevre)
the juice of 1 lemon
1 large handful fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper
Place beans and artichokes in a food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. Scrape down sides and add goat cheese, lemon juice, basil and some salt and pepper. Process until well combined, scrape down the sides and correct for taste, finish with one last pulse. Serve with warm pita and cut veggies.
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I have never seen these flavors in a hummus – it sounds delicious!
Sounds absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to give it a try!
A Bit More Goat Cheese if You Please! Very catchy.
The hummus sounds great too.
That sounds lovely! Anything with goats cheese is a winner in my house!
Deborah – the more options the better I think!
Michelle – let me know if you do.
Kalyn – Seriously. I am considering it.
SarahKate – Got any other great dishes you make with it?
Kat, this the 2nd white bean dip I've seen in 2days…I bought a can yesterday…bean dip it is!
Oh I love love goat cheese. Esp in salads. I've never used it in a dip before. great idea!
Teddy
ps I'm adding you to the blogroll right now
You had me at artichoke and goat cheese. But the beans make it so healthy. Totally a win-win. Plus it actually sounds delicious.
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Oh this sounds delicious.
My go-to-recipe is a bruschetta with goat cheese (!). It is wickedly good.
OMG, this is so great. Did I ever mention that my BF LOVESSSSSS hummus, he puts it on everything, pizza, toast, muffins… I know it's gross…lol but this will score big points!
OMG, this is so great. Did I ever mention that my BF LOVESSSSSS hummus, he puts it on everything, pizza, toast, muffins… I know it's gross…lol but this will score big points!
Did someone say goat cheese? Yum. I completely agree that a little goat cheese makes everything better. I may try this recipe this weekend. Thanks!
Teddy – Glad you enjoyed and thanks!
Andrea – that sounds great, I must try that!
What a tasty sounding dip. I really like the use of the goat cheese!
This is wonderful!! I made it for our July 4th get together, and it was a big hit! People especially liked that it was garlic-free.
From the ingredient list I can tell this would be delicious. So far hummus is the only thing in my 'last minute dip' inventory, perhaps it's time to expand…
Hi, I made your recipe and it turned out really well. My missus is addicted to hummus so this is perfect for her.
Here it is,
http://bit.ly/3blkt
Thanks
Gavan
I love hummus but this recipe is wow!! I will definitely try it soon
This sounds SO DELICIOUS! Now if only I had a food processor… ah, the life of a university student. For whenever I get my hands on one, I have a question! What would “the juice of one lemon” equate to in terms of lemon juice squeezed from a bottle? Or would you not recommend the switch?
Tessa – likely about 2-3 tablespoons, however I am not a big fan of bottle lemon juice and would recommend the real stuff
Just made this an hour ago. Absolutely amazing! I have an ongoing love affair with goat cheese, artichoke hearts, and hummus. I used a cup of fresh spinach instead of basil since I had a lot of it on hand and it was excellent. Probably would be even better with basil since it offers more flavor. A+!
That’s great! Try serving it hot, it’s divine that way.