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Hummus on a plate garnished with olive oil and parsley.

Butter Bean Hummus

Tressa Jamil
Butter bean hummus offers a delicious and creamy alternative to traditional hummus; enjoy the tasty dip with pita or vegetables for a tasty snack.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Middle Eastern
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 231 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • cups butter beans canned, drained, and rinsed
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1-3 ice cubes
  • cup olive oil, plus more for garnish
Instructions
 
  • Combine butter beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • Add ice and process for 1-2 minutes until creamy; while the mixture is blending, pour olive oil into the food processor.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and use a spoon to make a well. Drizzle with olive oil and let it rest for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs or a flavorful sauce like skhug.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Add ice cubes to the food processor and incorporate for 3-5 minutes for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • For our butter bean hummus recipe, add the olive oil last for the best results; doing so helps to balance the flavors and achieve the ideal consistency.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 231 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Sodium: 533 mg | Potassium: 330 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin C: 31 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 13 mg
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