Creamy White Bean Hummus
This is the creamiest, fluffiest White Bean Hummus EVER! A lemon, garlic and thyme hummus that tastes incredible, and is so easy to make. Once you try this recipe, you will never go back to store bought hummus.
Servings: 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- 1 can cannellini beans (white beans) 15 oz or 425g
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme or other herbs like parsley, rosemary, dill or cilantro
- a pinch of salt adjust to taste
- black pepper for garnish or other spices like cumin or paprika,
Instructions
- Open the can of beans, and empty the contents (beans and liquid) into a pot. Cook the beans on low heat for about 20 minutes until the beans are super soft, almost falling apart. Add more water as needed.
- Drain the beans and set aside to cool. Reserve some of the cooking liquid for later use.
- Add the cooked beans and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, for 2~3 minutes. Add some of the reserved liquid to adjust consistency.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of black pepper or other spices for garnish. Enjoy with your favorite crackers, pita bread, or veggie sticks!
