This butter bean hummus is a delicious and nutritious snack; this recipe is slightly different from the traditional hummus recipe, which is usually made with chickpeas by using lima beans and adding classic flavours such as tahini and garlic.
You can serve this white bean hummus with raw vegetable sticks, pita bread or crackers.
For more easy hummus recipes, check Moroccan-style hummus and Sriracha carrot hummus.
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- Why Make This recipe
- Ingredients
- How to Make Butter Bean Hummus with Canned Beans
- Dried Butter Beans
- Top Tips
- Recipe Variations
- Different Types Of White Beans
- Best Beans To Use In Making Hummus
- Is This Recipe a Butter Bean Hummus or Just a Bean Dip?
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage
- Recipe FAQs
- More dip recipes
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Why Make This recipe
This butter bean hummus recipe is creamy, rich and flavoured with fresh chives and parsley. It is customisable and will be ready in less than 10 minutes; all you have to do is put the ingredients in the food processor except the toppings and blend.
This recipe also makes a good side dish with almost anything or as a sandwich spread. Also, this dip recipe is so delicious on top of homemade burgers.
The recipe is so simple; it is made with only 7 ingredients (most of which you already have in your cupboard) plus salt and ground black pepper and the toppings, which are optional. Additionally, this white bean hummus recipe is vegan, gluten-free and a good source of protein and fibres.
This delicious, high-protein snack is a twist to the classic hummus, which is usually made with chickpeas.
Ingredients
Butter beans: They are also known as white beans, cannellini beans or navy beans that are a great source of protein and fibre. You will need to use drained and rinsed white beans.
Garlic: To get a delicious garlic butter bean hummus you have to use fresh garlic cloves.
Tahini: This is the main ingredient for this dip that adds great flavour and texture. It is a paste made using 100% sesame seeds that are mostly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Salt, pepper and cumin for seasoning.
Lemons juice: Use fresh lemon juice to get the best out of it.
Olive oil: I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil plus more to serve.
Water: Use warm water to loosen the consistency of the mixture.
Parsley: Use freshly chopped parsley to garnish.
Chives: Add freshly chopped chives to add more flavour to the dip.
How to Make Butter Bean Hummus with Canned Beans
One: In the food processor, add garlic, tahini, butterbeans and lemon juice, mix until you have a thick paste.
Two: While mixing, pour in a tiny stream the olive oil followed by the water to loosen the consultancy.
Three: Add salt, pepper and cumin, stir, then transfer the mixture into a serving bowl.
Four: Add a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle the chopped parsley and chives on top, then serve.
Dried Butter Beans
To make this recipe from scratch with dried butter beans:
- Buy dry white beans and soak in water overnight.
- Rinse and drain the beans well
- Put the beans in a pot and cover them with cold water.
- Now, bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the
- beans for 25-30 minutes or until the beans are soft and tender, then follow the recipe instructions.
Top Tips
- To achieve a smooth and creamy texture, use a food processor for at least 2-3 minutes. If you don’t have a food processor, blend it in a high-speed blender until you get a smooth texture.
- Taste your dip and adjust salt, pepper and cumin according to your personal preference.
- Remember to add warm water as it gives a smoother texture to the dip. Also, make sure to add just the right amount until you get the desired texture.
- You may use more olive oil or use greek yoghurt instead of tahini if you like. But it is best to add tahini for that extra flavour.
- You can also skip olive oil completely and just use tahini to make this recipe oil-free.
- White beans, in general, are bland, so it is very important to add some spices to make them delicious.
Recipe Variations
- This hummus recipe is versatile and can be customized based on how you like it. You can add your favourite spices, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, cayenne, smoked paprika and a lot more for extra flavour.
- You may use white or black pepper for seasoning.
- You can substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder or roasted garlic.
- You can also add green onions, rosemary, dill or any other dried or fresh herbs of your choice for added flavour.
- You can use a different bean such as garbanzo beans.
- Add some lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Give it some heat and add half a tablespoon of sriracha or some chilli powder.
- Add some dried herbs such as basil or thyme.
Different Types Of White Beans
There are four different types of white beans.
- Navy Beans: Also called pea beans, they are small in size, have an oval shape, and cook quickly.
- Cannellini Beans: These beans are very large, have a kidney bean shape and a nutty, earthy flavour.
- Lima Beans: They are large in size and have a buttery texture. They also called Butter beans.
- Great Northern Beans: They are medium-sized beans, have firm flesh and a nutty flavour.
All of these four types are filled with protein and fibre.
Best Beans To Use In Making Hummus
For this dip recipe, my favourite choice is Butter beans (lima beans) or Cannellini beans; they have a creamy and slightly nutty flavour. They are perfect for dips, salads and soups.
Is This Recipe a Butter Bean Hummus or Just a Bean Dip?
Well, if you didn't use tahini, I would call it just a dip. However, following the exact recipe and adding tahini makes it a delicious hummus.
Serving Suggestions
This hummus can also be used as salad dressing, substitute it with pizza sauce, spread it on a sandwich or serve it with pita chips or vegetable sticks. It can be used in a lot more ways; however, you like it.
Storage
To store: You can store this homemade hummus in an air-tight container in a refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
To freeze: You can freeze it for up to 3 months. Freeze in an air-tight container and thaw it at room temperature before using.
Recipe FAQs
Your white bean dip may be dry because you are not using the right amount of tahini. It adds some depth of flavour and richness to the dip. Or because you didn't use any water or olive oil.
Make sure to add just the right amount of water, as thinning out the dip will make the dip less flavourful. Also, add enough seasoning and spices to get the best flavour from the dip.
Yes, all the ingredients in this recipe are vegan-friendly.
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Recipe
Butter Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 2x400 g butter beans, dried and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lemon juice
- 75 ml olive oil, plus etra for drzzile
- 150 ml warm water
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped chives
Instructions
- In the food processor, add garlic, tahini, butterbeans and lemon juice, mix.1 clove garlic, ⅓ cup tahini, 1 lemon juice, 2x400 g butter beans, dried and rinsed
- While mixing, pour in a tiny stream the olive oil followed by the water to loosen the consultancy.75 ml olive oil, plus etra for drzzile, 150 ml warm water
- Add salt, pepper and cumin, stir, then transfer the mixture into a serving bowl.½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley and chives on top, then serve.¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup chopped chives
Notes
- To achieve a smooth texture, use a food processor for at least 2-3 minutes. If you don’t have a food processor, blend it in a mixer until you get a smooth texture.
- Remember to add warm water as it gives a smoother texture to the dip. Also make sure to add just the right amount until you get the desired texture.
- You may use olive oil instead of tahini for the texture. But it is best to add tahini for that extra flavour.
- You can also skip olive oil completely and just use tahini to make this recipe oil-free.
- White beans, in general, are bland, so it is very important to add some spices to make them delicious.
Some Variations
- This recipe is versatile and can be customized based on how you like it. You can add your favourite spices, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, cayenne and a lot more for extra flavour.
- You may use white or black pepper for seasoning.
- You can substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder or roasted garlic.
- You can also add green onions, rosemary, dill or any other fresh or dried herbs of your choice for added flavour.
Lora
So easy and delicious, to me, it is better than hummus as I love butter beans more than chickpeas.
Pam
Delicious! my whole family loved it.
Gina
Can I use lime instead of lemon juice?
Radwa
Yes, you can.