Pine Nut and White Bean Dip Recipe | Epicurious

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pine nut and white bean dip in a bowl sprinkled with toasted pine nuts

Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

Toasting the pine nuts until they’re properly golden brown to the center and not just on the surface is key in coaxing out maximum flavor. That said, pine nuts are expensive and can burn, so keep a close eye on them as they cook.

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