Combine olive oil, garlic, and thyme in a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
Allow the oil to heat and gently poach the aromatics for about 10 - 15 minutes. The garlic should be soft but not at all brown. If the thyme leaves start popping, the oil is too hot and you should remove the pan from the heat.
Allow the oil to cool slightly.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine white beans, olive oil along with the aromatics, and lemon juice.
Whirl everything around, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. This puree should be very smooth and soft.
Taste it, and then add a sprinkling of salt and pepper, then whirl around again. Taste it again, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
