White Bean Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
White Bean Hummus
Description
White Bean Hummus starts with roasting a whole head of garlic until the cloves turn golden and fragrant. Once cooled, these soft cloves are squeezed into a food processor along with drained white or cannellini beans, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The mixture is blended until smooth, with olive oil drizzled in to reach the desired consistency.
The roasted garlic provides a mellow, sweet garlic flavor that enhances the creamy beans without overpowering them. Cumin adds subtle warmth and earthiness, balanced by fresh lemon juice for brightness. The texture is smooth but thick enough to spread easily. The olive oil drizzled on top before serving adds richness and shine.
This hummus works well served with pita bread, raw vegetables, or crackers. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or in wraps to add a creamy, flavorful element.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling on the garlic before roasting. You may need more depending on your consistency preferences
- 15 oz White beans or Cannellini beans
- 1 small lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the head of garlic in half horizontally to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake 30-40 minutes or until fragrant and cloves are golden in color. Then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Into the bowl of a food processor, pour in beans, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Squeeze both halves of the roasted garlic head into the food processor. The roasted cloves should pop right out. Turn machine on and drizzle in 3 Tablespoons of olive oil, processing until desired consistency has been reached. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking-more salt, more cumin, more lemon juice, etc.
- Spoon onto serving platter. Top with another drizzle of olive oil, pine nuts and parsley, if desired. Serve with pita bread, vegetables or crackers. Also delicious on a sandwich or wrap.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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