Here's a healthy vegan appetizer recipe for an easy artichoke white bean dip that comes together in minutes. It’s gluten free, dairy free, and vegan, and has a dozen serving suggestions.

This recipe is for the over-eager invitation extenders who aren't always the most organized. You know who you are.

Does this sound like something you'd say to someone? "No plans tonight? Come over for drinks and apps and then we'll go out."

This might cover a lot of people, but do you extend that invite without having any food in the house or time to pull some apps together? If so, I've got you covered with an easy artichoke white bean dip that you can make in minutes with ingredients that might already be in your pantry.

This is a dump and mix appetizer recipe with many different serving and topping options.

The basis for the dip is artichokes and white beans.

You got a can of each of those in your cupboard? Dump them in a food processor. Throw in some garlic, lemon and olive oil and hit blend and you got yourself one easy appetizer.

If you find yourself with a few extra minutes and herbs on your hand, you can add parsley, basil or chives.

You can keep things gluten free by serving this white bean dip on cucumber slices or even placed in celery.

Crackers and crostini will also work and of course there’s always gluten free options there too.

You can get fancy and make a mashed avocado layer or put some avo cubes on top.

Walnuts add a nice crunch and chives on top is just you showing off.

There are so many options for this easy artichoke white bean dip. A few ingredients pulls a vegan appetizer or snack together in minutes.

Easy Vegan Artichoke White Bean Dip 
{Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free}

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

• 15 ounce can of white beans - Cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed

• 15 ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• Dash of hot sauce

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Serve on: cucumber slices, crackers, crostini or stuffed in celery

• Optional toppings: fresh herbs, avocados, walnuts

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend into combined. Top with herbs or nuts and serve on cucumbers, crackers, crostini or stuffed in celery

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