There are tons of variations of this dish; below is a very basic recipe with ideas for changing up the flavors and ingredients. Using smooth, creamy cannellini white beans gives a twist on the classic garbonzo bean (chickpea) recipe.
Hummus is high in fiber and healthy fats, and also provides a high quality of calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron and folate. Tahini paste (ground sesame seeds) gives it its rich texture and flavor, adds loads of nutrients, and when combined with beans, makes a complete protein. Enjoy!
Classic White Bean Hummus
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Serves 4-6
Basic Ingredients
- 2 15oz cans cannellini (or garbonzo) beans, drained and rinsed well
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp tahini paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Mince the garlic by adding it to the food processor by itself and letting it run about 30 seconds. Add the beans, tahini paste, lemon juice and salt to the food processor and pulse until well combined, about 10 pulses. Turn the food processor on and stream in the olive oil; process until smooth. If needed, add cold water 1 tsp at a time and process until the desired texture is achieved.
Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Additions (choose one):
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- ⅓ cup fresh basil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp cumin + 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh olives
- 6 roasted and peeled garlic cloves
- 2-3 extra raw garlic cloves, peeled
- sweet paprika for color + chopped italian parsley (pictured here)
- feta cheese + chopped fresh basil
- chopped kalamata olives + feta cheese
- diced roma tomatoes + diced cucumber
- baby carrots
- celery stalks
- jicama slices (my favorite!)
- sliced cucumbers
- whole wheat pita slices
- whole grain baguette
- As a spread on sandwiches
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