Simple White Bean Hummus
This simple and wonderful White Bean Hummus made with cannellini beans is the perfect condiment for dipping, scooping, spreading, or using as a binder!
Hummus is a staple in our house, and I’m so happy to include this White Bean Hummus in 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’ Tuna Salad Sandwich, Mashed Chickpea Salad, 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. They have a smooth and creamy texture and are one of my favorite white beans, next to chickpeas.
I usually would make the traditional chickpea hummus in the past, but this is a great alternative. It’s everything I could ask for in hummus, with many ways to dress it up!
Hummus Made Tahini or Oil-Free!
- Oil-free: To make this hummus recipe oil-free, simply replace the oil with tahini.
- Tahini-free: 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 cannellini beans, garlic, tahini, olive oil, optional onion powder, lemon juice, and salt to your blender or food processor, 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!
I sprinkled za’atar on top for a little extra flavor. It was a delicious addition!
More Easy Dip Recipes!
- Favorite Chickpea Hummus
- Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
- Vegan French Onion Dip
- Vegan 7 Layer Dip
- Vegan Queso
Please let me know if you try this easy white bean hummus recipe! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
PrintSIMPLE 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 1x
- Category: Condiment, Snack, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: 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.
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I’ve been perfecting my chickpea recipe for years and then I found this post and the secret was revealed! White beans! Who knew? I’m always looking for a super silky texture and the final result here exceeds my expectations. I made the recipe exactly as written except I heated the beans in the microwave for 3 minutes before blending to break down the skins for an ultra-smooth result. Thank you for this recipe!
Made this with butter beans and ohhhh my. SO good. Much easier to get right as well, compared to a basic chickpea hummus that I always struggle with the right balance of tahini and lemon! Thank you!
I don’t know why I’ve never left a review here before. This is my favorite hummus recipe of all time. I literally make it all the time (like now). There’s something about the cannelloni beans that it’s a bit more lighter and creamier. It’s also very easy to make and I always have all the ingredients on hand. Thanks so much!
I 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.
I just accidentally overcooked white (navy) beans in the Instant-pot in preparation for baked beans. Groan. But then I thought, hey! why not white bean hummus. Looking forward to converting that mess to this recipe. Thanks!
Yum!!! 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!
This 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!!
Ditto 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!
This recipe looks delicious! I am a huge fan of hummus so I am excited to try this version of yours. Thanks for sharing :)
Yum! 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.
Can I use black beans instead?
Black beans would be great too! Maybe add a smidge of cumin as well. Enjoy :)