Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus
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Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus
Description
Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus combines canned cannellini beans with chopped garlic, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, all processed into a smooth mixture with olive oil. The blending creates a creamy dip that highlights the soft texture of white beans complemented by the aromatic notes of basil and the sharp richness of garlic. Adding water in small amounts allows you to customize its consistency to be spreadable or dip-friendly. Topping with a drizzle of olive oil and extra basil leaves adds a finishing touch.
This hummus can be served as an appetizer with pita chips or as a spread in sandwiches. The flavors develop well when ingredients are fresh and can be adjusted to personal taste with more salt or pepper.
Roasting a whole head of garlic before blending will provide a deeper, sweeter garlic flavor. For best results, freshly squeeze lemon juice and rinse canned beans thoroughly to avoid excess saltiness. Homemade pita chips can enhance the serving experience.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) cannellini beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 6 basil large leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling on top
- water to thin, if necessary
Instructions
- Make your hummus: add beans, garlic, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times until the mixture looks somewhat chopped. Add in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil while the machine is still running. Let process until the mixture is creamy.
- If the mixture appears to be too thick, add in a tablespoon of water at a time to thin it out. Add more salt and pepper to taste, as necessary. Drizzle the top with a tiny bit of olive oil. Serve with extra basil on top and pita chips.
Notes
- Roasting a whole head of garlic before blending adds a milder, sweeter garlic flavor to the hummus.
- Fresh lemon juice enhances the dip's brightness better than bottled juice.
- Adjust water carefully to achieve the preferred hummus consistency.
- Serve with pita chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 8) | |
| Calories | 145cal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.4g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.3g | 13% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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