White Bean Basil Pesto Hummus
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
White Bean Basil Pesto Hummus
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Simple recipe for white bean hummus with fresh basil, roasted garlic, olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Healthy, tasty Mediterranean dip.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 3 1/2 cups cannellini beans or 2 cans, soaked and cooked
- 3/4 cup basil fresh leaves, loosely packed
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon honey use agave to make vegan, or agave nectar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- basil optional garnish (if serving to guests with nut allergies, omit the pine nut garnish, fresh basil leaves and pine nuts
- pine nuts optional garnish (if serving to guests with nut allergies, omit the pine nut garnish, fresh basil leaves and pine nuts
- Crudités, breadsticks, pita and/or crackers for serving (for gluten free and/or vegan, please make sure accompaniments are gluten free and/or vegan)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan on the stovetop, roast the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring every so often, till golden and soft. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Separate the garlic cloves from the oil; reserve both.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted garlic cloves with the cannellini beans, tahini paste, water, basil leaves, lemon juice, honey and cayenne pepper.
- Process for a couple of minutes, scraping the sides every so often, till a chunky hummus forms.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the roasted garlic oil. Continue to process till the hummus is smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt if needed. Typically canned beans have already been salted, so you may not need to add much more. I usually add between 1/4 tsp- 1/2 tsp of salt. Be sure to add carefully, as the mixture can become too salty rather quickly. If you would like to adjust the texture of the hummus and make it softer, add more water 2 teaspoons at a time and process till the texture is to your liking.
- Transfer the hummus to a container or serving plate and chill in the refrigerator. If desired, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pine nuts before serving (to keep this recipe nut free, omit the pine nut garnish). Serve with toasted pita or pita chips, crudités or your favorite cracker.
Notes
- You will also need: Small saucepan, food processor or blender
Nutrition Information
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Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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