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.
Simple White Bean Hummus
Traditionally hummus is prepared with chickpeas, but cannellini beans are even more nutritious with more protein and fiber per serving. The cannellini beans have a smooth and creamy texture and is one of my favorite white beans, next to chickpeas.
In the past, I usually would make the traditional chickpea hummus but this is a great alternative. It’s everything I could ask for in a hummus, with many ways to dress it up!
Looking To Make This Hummus 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.
How To Make White Bean Hummus
This hummus recipe is so easy to make. Simply add the ingredients to your blender and process until creamy. Taste for flavor, adding extra of the spices you might like.
And voila, you have yourself a delicious appetizer, snack or condiment!
For a little extra flavor, I’ve added a sprinkle of za’atar on top. It’s was a delicious addition!
More Hummus Inspiration
If you try this easy white bean hummus recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
- Category: Condiment, Snack, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Vegan
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’s great either at room temp or chilled.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 6 – 7 days.
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.
Jennifer says
May 22, 2019 at 2:34 pmI have to tell you that I am obsessed with this recipe! It is the best hummus recipe ever and I don’t know about ever go back to chickpea hummus. I have been cooking my beans in the instapot first and then making the hummus. So so good!! Thank you so much for the recipe.
★★★★★
Sandy says
April 4, 2019 at 1:42 pmYum!!! I just made it. Cannellini beans are so much easier to blend than chickpeas. I added a touch of tamari and Dijon. The variations are endless. This will be my go to recipe for hummus!
★★★★★
Gena says
November 15, 2016 at 2:57 pmThis recipe was so, so lovely. I followed it exactly as written. It was perfect! Creamy and divine! I think that it would make an absolute wonderful alternative to mayo on a sandwich or a great Cesar salad dressing when thinned with additional water. Thanks for sharing!! ☺
Restless Boomers says
May 7, 2016 at 3:33 amDitto on the ‘Yum’ above. I was trying to find a vegan, non-soy alternative to mayonnaise for our vegan potato salad and this is perfect! Most other alternatives recommend using tofu (typically made from unfermented soy) but as we know, unfermented soy is not safe as it can cause cancer in addition to it being a top GMO product.
Thank you for this great recipe!
Brittany Thiessen says
May 6, 2016 at 6:29 amThis recipe looks delicious! I am a huge fan of hummus so I am excited to try this version of yours. Thanks for sharing :)
Julie Wolf says
December 14, 2015 at 3:45 pmYum! I just made this white bean humus and its delish. I used 1 small lime instead of lemon. and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Perfect. I also added a few sprinkles of chipotle chile and cumin. Highly recommended recipe of humus.
Victoria says
January 28, 2014 at 7:22 amCan I use black beans instead?
julie@thesimpleveganista says
January 28, 2014 at 7:13 pmBlack beans would be great too! Maybe add a smidge of cumin as well. Enjoy :)