Artichoke & White Bean Dip

• It’s a creamy, cheesy dip that’s perfect for any occasion.
• This dip is packed with protein and fiber, designed to fill you up and keep you satisfied.
• The recipe calls for cannellini beans, but you can swap those for pinto or small white beans.

If you love artichoke dip, but wish it had more protein, this Artichoke & White Bean Dip is your solution. Packed with protein and fiber, white beans add a silkiness to the base of this garlicky dip when processed with the cream cheese and Greek-style yogurt that’s complemented by bits of artichoke. Parmesan cheese contributes just the right amount of saltiness, while Gruyère becomes ooey-gooey and perfectly melty. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what ingredient substitutions can be made.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Parmesan and Gruyère are often made with animal rennet. If you want to keep this recipe vegetarian, be sure to check the labels and choose options made with plant-based rennet or enzymes.
• For an additional flavor boost, use marinated artichoke hearts and add ¼ cup of the marinating liquid to your mixture.
• You can swap out the cannellini beans for pinto beans or small white beans, if you prefer.
• To enhance the flavor further, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of crushed red pepper.

Nutrition Notes

• White beans are packed with muscle-building plant protein and gut-loving fiber. Their potassium may help lower blood pressure, and their iron supports healthy red blood cells. Like all legumes, white beans are also loaded with antioxidants, which have been linked with lower inflammation and reduced risk of disease.
• Artichokes are rich in fiber, plant protein and potassium. Artichoke hearts also contain these nutrients but in lower amounts. 
• Greek-style yogurt adds more protein to this dip. It also brings some bone-building calcium and phosphorus, as well as gut-friendly bacteria. The selenium in Greek-style yogurt can act as an antioxidant and is necessary for proper thyroid function.
• Cheese also brings calcium, protein and probiotics to this dip. While it does contain saturated fat, there is some evidence that saturated fat in dairy may not be as harmful as other types of saturated fat, like that found in ultra-processed foods.