Tuscan White Bean Dip & White Bean Crostini (Vegan!)

This creamy white bean dip recipe is a cinch to make and is the perfect appetizer or healthy snack. Fragrant with garlic, rosemary and lemon it’ll transport you straight to the Tuscan countryside.Serve it with crackers or sliced vegetables for dipping, or spread it on toasted baguette slices for an elegant white bean crostini—I’ll show you how!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
• 2 rosemary sprigs (4-6 inches)
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• Juice of ½ lemon, plus more to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper