📋Ultra-Creamy White Bean Hummus
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.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 172kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg