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A plate of White Bean Hummus.

10-Minute White Bean Hummus (with Tahini)

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
  • Method: Processed
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Made with canned cannellini or butter beans, not chickpeas, this quick & easy white bean hummus with tahini is perfectly silky smooth. It’s a fun twist on traditional hummus that whips together in the food processor in just 10-minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 (15oz) cans cannellini beans or butter beans, rinsed & drained
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic or 1 tbsp toum
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • optional toppings: olive oil & paprika or za'atar

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients. Add beans, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, salt, and ice cubes to the food processor.
  2. Pulse until silky smooth. Pulse ingredients together until creamy and silky smooth. Add additional salt & lemon juice to taste and pulse again.
  3. Serve. Spread the hummus on a plate or bowl & serve with pita bread or chips.
  4. Optional: Add oil & paprika. If desired, top with a drizzle olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika or za’atar.

Notes

To use dried white beans: cover 1 cup of white beans with 4 cups of water and soak overnight. Drain the water and add beans to a pot. Cover with fresh water and boil for 45 minutes, or until fork tender. Use as directed in steps above!