White Bean Hummus
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
5 people
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Calories
2211 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
White Bean Hummus
Description
This white bean hummus starts by pureeing rinsed canned white beans with minced garlic. Tahini, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, Aleppo pepper, and kosher salt are blended in to create a flavorful and smooth spread. The ice cube helps achieve a lighter texture, and hot water can be drizzled to thin the consistency if needed.
The flavor profile combines nuttiness from tahini with the citrus brightness of lemon juice and warm earthiness from cumin and coriander. Aleppo pepper adds mild heat and complexity. Serving with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil enhances the mouthfeel, while dukkah sprinkled on top provides a contrasting texture and aromatic notes.
This hummus is suitable as a snack or appetizer alongside fresh vegetables, pita bread, or used as a sandwich spread. It can be made ahead and thickens slightly when chilled, benefiting from a brief settling before serving.
Store leftovers refrigerated for 2-3 days and add garnishes just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 15- ounce White beans I recommend butter beans), drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 ice cube
- ¼ cup tahini I used Soom Tahini, well-stirred
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper more to your liking, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt
- lemon more to your liking, juice of ½ lemon
- extra virgin olive oil to serve
- dukkah optional, to serve (use this homemade dukkah recipe, homemade
Instructions
- Add the beans and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until a smooth mixture forms.
- While the processor is running, add an ice cube, tahini, lemon juice, spices and a big dash of kosher salt. Blend for about 4 minutes or so. Check, and if the consistency is too thick, run processor and slowly add a drizzle of hot water. Blend until you reach your desired silky smooth consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning and lemon juice to your liking. If you need more garlic, add another minced clove. And if you like the dip to be even more nutty, add a little more tahini. Make sure to run the processor again until everything is well combined.
- Serve or chill the dip for a later time (chilling will thicken the white bean hummus some, which is recommended). When ready to serve, spread the hummus in a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with 2 to 3 teaspoons of dukkah, if using.
Notes
- Make dukkah in advance and store in a sealed jar for up to two weeks to top the hummus.
- Keep leftover hummus refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, adding olive oil and dukkah only when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221.1kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 8.4g | 17% |
| Fat | 12.4g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 248.6mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 459.1mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 132.4IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85.5mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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