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    Published: Dec 2, 2015 · Modified: Oct 10, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Wasabi Almond Bean Dip

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    Wasabi almond bean dip - these game changing flavors are sure to be a big hit at your next tailgate!
    I've never been really into football, but I do love going to football parties for the food and also bringing a great game day snack to share with everyone as well. As much as I love the deep fried wings and beer cheese dips, I also long for something lighter that won't weigh me down as much.

    Get in with some game changing flavors with this wasabi almond bean dip
    My original idea was to make a wasabi almond hummus, but after searching my kitchen high and low, I found I ran out of chickpeas and all that was left were lima beans, also known as butter beans. At first I was really disappointed that my idea was ruined, but then I realized I could still make a nice bean dip with the butter beans and so I went forward to make this wasabi almond bean dip. The lima beans keep the dip healthy and adds a delicious butterines to the dip - minus the butter.

    Wasabi almond bean dip
    It's super creamy and has a really amazing kick of flavor from the wasabi almonds. What I love about the Blue Diamond wasabi almonds is that it has a big, bold flavor without that sinus-clearning spiciness you get from wasabi. I did want a bit more of a kick to enhance that flavor, so I did add a bit of wasabi to the dip, but it is still really amazing without it.

    You don't want to have anyone over on Game Day without this wasabi almond bean dip!

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    Wasabi almond bean dip - these game changing flavors are sure to be a big hit at your next tailgate!

    Wasabi Almond Bean Dip

    Amanda Powell
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15 oz can butter beans drained
    • 1 6 oz can wasabi almonds
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon wasabi optional
    • salt
    • pepper
    • 1 tablespoon water or more as needed

    Instructions
     

    • Process the beans and all but two tablespoons of the almonds together in a food processor until it becomes a thick paste.
    • Add in the lemon, garlic, oil, wasabi, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
    • While the food processor is running, drizzle in the water, adding more as needed until it reaches your desired consistency. Top with the remaining almonds.
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    This post is a sponsored conversation with Blue Diamond Almonds. Ditch the chips and grab some Game Changing Flavors this football season! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Football Party Prize Pack, get great savings and ideas for delicious snack hacks at GameChangingFlavors.com All thoughts and opinions are, as always, my own.

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    1. Kristina says

      December 03, 2015 at 12:28 am

      I love these flavors! great idea for a dip, cannot wait to make this SOON!

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    2. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      December 02, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      What awesome flavors- I love wasabi!

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