This high-protein, high-fibre, ultra-creamy white bean hummus is made in a jiffy. This easy party dip is made with any white beans, tahini, olive oil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. This versatile dip is perfect to be served with garlic bread toast, crackers, and vegetable sticks.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- When it comes to healthy snacking options, hummus is what comes to mind for most. How to make hummus post has all the tips and tricks to make a great homemade hummus. This white bean dip is a wonderful twist on popular hummus.
- It’s super easy to make, comes together in 5 minutes. If you need a party appetiser for your meal or party gatherings, make this in a jiffy.
- This vegan, gluten-free dip can be enjoyed by all.
- It can be used with everything – as a dip, as a spread on toast or sandwiches, and on burgers.
Ingredients
- White bean – cannellini bean is best. Navy bean, Haricot bean, or Great Northern bean can also be used. Use canned beans, drain them in a colander, reserving some of the liquid. Rinse thoroughly.
- Tahini – it adds an earthy, nutty taste to the dip. You can make tahini easily at home following this 2-ingredient homemade tahini.
- Extra virgin olive oil – Use good quality EVOO. It gives a rich flavour to the dip.
- Garlic – Garlic is mandatory! Use fresh garlic or roasted garlic. Roasted garlic adds wonderful, strong flavours to the dip!
- Spices – Ground cumin & Ground Coriander – warm spices that add wonderful depth of flavour to white bean hummus. A bit of heat and nutty flavor.
- Lemon juice – use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than store-bought jar.
- Red chili flakes – for a hint of heat. I used it only for garnish; you can blend some into the hummus.
- Secret for fluffy hummus – Ice cubes – A tip to make a super creamy, fluffy dip is to add ice cubes (or chilled water) while blending white beans.
Variations and Substitutions
- For added umami flavor, add Parmesan cheese.
- Raw garlic can be replaced with roasted garlic.
- Cook dried white bean – cannellini beans by yourself. Cook dried cannellini beans in chicken or vegetable stock until very soft and almost falling apart. Drain it and use it in the dip.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Drain a can of white beans in a colander. Rinse it in water.
Step 1: Add all the ingredients – cannellini beans, 2-3 tablespoons of liquid from the can, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, a hint of red chilli flakes (optional), salt, lemon juice, and an ice cube into a blender and blend.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula.
Taste and add seasoning accordingly.
If the dip is too thick and lumpy, add 1 or 2 more ice cubes or a teaspoon of chilled water while blending.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra virgin olive oil, red chilli flakes, and fresh thyme. Serve alongside garlic bread toast, vegetable sticks, and crackers.
Best Tips
- Secret for fluffy hummus – Ice cubes – A tip to make a super creamy, fluffy dip is to add ice cubes (or chilled water) while blending beans.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula while blending to avoid lumps.
- Taste and add seasoning as per your liking.
Plate and Serve
Scoop out the bean hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, red chilli flakes. It’s a great addition to a crudité platter. Serve alongside garlic bread toast, crackers, a baguette, and vegetable sticks.
Storing Suggestions
Leftover white bean hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reserve the topping garnish if storing in the refrigerator, and add it when serving.
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📋Ultra-Creamy White Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can white bean cannellini, navy beans or haricot beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + extra for garnish
- 2 large or 4 small garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 ice cube
- ½ lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
Instructions
- Drain a can of white beans in a colander. Rinse it in water.
- Add all the ingredients – cannellini beans, 2-3 tablespoons of liquid from the can, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, a hint of red chilli flakes (optional), salt, lemon juice and an ice cube into a blender and blend.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula.
- Taste and add seasoning accordingly.
- If the dip is too thick and lumpy, add 1 or 2 more ice cubes or a teaspoon of chilled water while blending.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra virgin olive oil, red chilli flakes, and fresh thyme. Serve alongside garlic bread toast, vegetable sticks, and crackers.
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Notes
- Secret for fluffy hummus – Ice cubes – A tip to make a super creamy, fluffy dip is to add ice cubes (or chilled water) while blending beans.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula while blending to avoid lumps.
- Taste and add seasoning as per your liking.
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Created by Jyothi Rajesh
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I’m Jyothi Rajesh (Jo for short) and i’m the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail where I share my culinary Adventures. I live in Bangalore, India. I’m a mom of two beautiful kids. My passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. I have been blogging since 2007 and many of my recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years. Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.
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