RECIPES

Gigante Bean Dip with Crispy Sage

As the crisp fall season fills the air, we love gathering around the table with hearty, flavorful dishes that nourish the body and the soul – such as with this Gigante Bean Dip with Crispy Sage, a warm, inviting recipe that perfectly embodies the season’s spirit. This dip, with its creamy texture and earthy undertones from the SIMPLi Gigante Beans, is complemented by the subtle spice of SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend and the crunch of crispy sage, adding an aromatic finish that feels like autumn in every bite.

iNGREDIENTS

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans

SIMPLi Olive Oil Blend

SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SIMPLi Peruvian Spice Salt Blend

Filtered water

Veggie broth

Red onion, diced

Garlic cloves, minced

Cracked black pepper

Lemon juice

Sprigs fresh sage

1 cup

2 tbsp

1 tbsp

½ tsp

3 cups

¼ cup

¼

2 ¼ tsp

½

2

iNSTRUCTIONS

Add the gigante beans to a pot and cover with water.
Bring water to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook beans for 45 - 60 minutes, topping water off as needed (for more tips and tricks on how to prep and cook dried beans, check out SIMPLi’s cooking guide).
Drain water out of beans and place in a bowl.
Sweat onions and garlic in olive oil blend on medium heat until translucent, but not browned. Start with the onions, then add garlic at the very end for just a few moments.
Add beans and broth, then season with Peruvian spice salt blend & pepper. Sauté beans for a few moments. Add another ½ tbsp of olive oil blend if needed.
Squeeze in lemon juice.
Remove from heat.
Puree beans and aromatics in a food processor or with an immersion blender until creamy.
In a shallow pan, heat the olive oil blend on medium-high heat.
Add sage leaves one by one, letting them fry for a few moments. Remove from oil once they are crispy but not brown, and place on a paper towel to try.
Plate puréed beans with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, pepper, and garnish with fried sage. Enjoy with fresh bread or crackers!

About the Chef:

Jaskrit is a chef and herbalist based in Southern California, and founder of Inner Garden. She offers herbal workshops, private chef services, boutique catering experiences, and recipe development for brands & individuals. Her mission is to build a better food system and help us reconnect with the Earth through the food on our plates and the healing wisdom of herbs.

For more recipe inspiration, be sure to follow Jaskrit on Instagram!

Be sure to stock up on SIMPLi Olive Oils, Gigante Beans, and Peruvian Spice Salt Blend - available across all Whole Foods Markets nationwide! Find a store near you.