White Bean Hummus Recipe

By Saad Fayed

Updated 05/11/18

White Bean Hummus
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  • Total: 70 mins
  • Prep: 70 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 1 bowl (serves 6-8)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
137 Calories
3g Fat
22g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 bowl (serves 6-8)
Amount per serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Protein 7g
Calcium 86mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This hummus recipe uses white beans instead of traditional chickpeas. Try this for a tasty alternative to chickpea-based hummus.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups white beans, drained and rinsed, or soaked if using dried
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of tahini
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • water as needed

Steps to Make It

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend the white beans.

  2. Add tahini, lemon juice, cumin, garlic, olive oil, and salt until the ingredients form a creamy, paste-like consistency.

  3. Add small amounts of water as needed until desired texture.

  4. Pour the mixture into a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for one hour or serve immediately.