SIMPLE WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

Hummus is a staple in our house, and I’m so happy to include this White Bean Hummus to the recipe collection.

I love hummus for almost anything, from a dip for veggies and crackers/chips, to a sandwich spread. I use it as a binder in recipes like this ‘Chickpea of the Sea’ Salad Sandwich, Mashed Chickpea Salad, or Stuffed Avocados, or as a spread on my Favorite Summer Sandwich.

Traditionally hummus is prepared with chickpeas, but cannellini beans are even more nutritious with more protein and fiber per serving. The cannellini bean have a smooth and creamy texture – it is my favorite white bean.

In the past, I usually went for the traditional chickpea hummus but this will be a great alternative from now on. It’s everything I could ask for, with many ways to dress it up!

Looking to make this tahini or oil-free?

• Make this hummus recipe oil-free by replacing the oil with tahini.
• Alternately, if you don’t have tahini on hand, replace the tahini with oil.

This recipe is so simple. Add the ingredients to your blender and process until creamy. Taste for flavor, adding extra of the spices you might like.

Voila, you’ve got yourself a delicious snack or condiment!

For a little extra flavor, I’ve added a sprinkle of za’atar on top. It’s was a delicious addition!

For more hummus inspiration:

• Favorite Chickpea Hummus

SIMPLE WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

This simple white bean hummus recipe is great as a dip for fresh and roasted veggies, or use as a spread on sandwiches or crackers.

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
• 2 heaping tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• juice of 1 or 2 lemons
• 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
• a couple twists of himalayan salt grinder
• a couple tablespoons of water as needed to thin

vary up your hummus with these optional add ins:

• 1/4 teaspoon or so of cumin and/or coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon or so dijon mustard
• herbs like chives or basil
• za’atar (I used as a topper)

Instructions

Place ingredients in food processor, except water, and blend until desired consistency.

Taste for flavor adding anything more to your liking…more garlic? more lemon? more tahini? more salt? blend again. Add water one tablespoon at a time to thin if needed (when using as a sandwich spread or binder I prefer a thinner hummus and will add a few extra tablespoons of water to thin it out nicely).

Serve however you like it! It’s great either at room temp or chilled.

Makes 1 1/2 cups. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week.

NOTES:

Feel free to change the ratio of tahini and olive oil in this recipe. You may prefer to use all tahini or all olive oil, or maybe 3 tablespoons tahini and 1 tablespoon olive oil, etc. Make this oil free by using tahini in place of the oil.