White Bean Confit Tomato Dip
This elegant white bean dip transforms humble pantry ingredients into a restaurant-worthy revelation. The creamy cannellini base creates the perfect canvas for sweet, concentrated tomato confit, allowing both the beans’ protein-packed goodness and the tomatoes’ intense flavor to perform their duet. Fresh thyme and a generous drizzle of rich olive oil elevate this simple combination into something extraordinary—no complicated techniques, just thoughtful combinations of quality ingredients doing what they do best.
Versatility is this dip’s superpower. Serve it alongside vibrant crudités for guilt-free indulgence, pair it with crusty sourdough for sophisticated entertaining, or spread it lavishly on sandwiches for lunch. But what we love most? Close your eyes while taking a bite and suddenly you’re transported to a sun-drenched terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, lazy afternoon stretching before you, cool breeze carrying the scent of lemon trees. It’s summer captured in a bowl, ready to transport you to warmer climes no matter the season outside your window. That’s not just food—that’s edible escapism at its finest.
Just 15 minutes separates you from this protein-rich, nutrient-dense miracle that somehow manages to feel like pure indulgence. This is one of many recipes we’ve developed for our Mezza deep dive. Find other quick deeply delicious, nutritious ideas here →
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WHITE BEAN & CONFIT TOMATO DIP
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly (leave skins on for extra nutrition)
- Cut potatoes into even 1/4 inch (6mm) sticks
- Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes minimum, up to overnight
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper
- Drain potatoes and pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels
- In a large bowl, toss dried potato sticks with oil
- Sprinkle with arrowroot powder (if using), salt, and pepper
- Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring no overlap
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Remove from oven, flip each fry
- Return to oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy
- Let rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from oven
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
- Serve immediately with preferred dips
- Pick similar sized potatoes
- Consistent cutting size ensures even cooking
- Thorough drying after soaking is crucial for crispiness (you can dry & refrigerate if prepping ahead)
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet, we line the fries up in rows because it makes for an easier flip - use a spatula.
- Flip each fry halfway through for even browning - leave no fry behind
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- Let rest 2-4 mins before serving for maximum crispiness
- Note: Cooking times may vary based on your oven and the exact size of your fries. Always check for desired crispiness and adjust time accordingly.
Notes
SEASONALITY
Best potato varieties by season
- Spring: New potatoes, fingerlings
- Summer: All varieties readily available
- Fall: Storage varieties (Russet, Yukon Gold)
- Winter: Storage varieties
VEGETABLE & FRUIT COUNT
- 1 (potatoes)
WASTE ABATEMENT & REUSE
- Potato peels: Leave on for nutrition or save for vegetable stock
- Soaking water: Use for watering acid-loving plants LINK
- Parchment paper: Reuse if not too greasy
- Leftover fries:
- Chop for breakfast hash
- Add to frittatas
- Reheat in oven or air fryer (never microwave)
COST AS TESTED
$8.86 (2lbs of perfect fries)
- Organic Potatoes: $7.00 (2 lbs @ $3.50/lb)
- Algae Cooking Club Oil: $.84 (2 tbsp/1 oz @ $13.57/16 oz)
- Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch: $0.37 (1 tbsp/0.5 oz @ $3.33/18 oz)
- Maldon Salt: $0.40
- Reluctant Trader Pepper: $0.25
Nutrition Facts
Calories
225Fat
8 gCarbs
35 gFiber
5 gNet carbs
30 gSugar
1.5 gProtein
4 gSodium
600 mgSat. Fat
1 gNutritional information is an estimate based on our own preparation and will vary depending on the choices made when preparing.
