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Butter Bean Hummus

Butter beans make smooth and silky hummus, irresistible for dipping!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 1 can 16 oz butter beans drained, liquid reserved
  • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • ¼ cup sesame tahini
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Dash smoked paprika
  • 2-3 tablespoons water or reserved bean liquid

Instructions

  • Place the lemon juice in a small bowl. Add the minced garlic and set aside for 2-3 minutes.
    ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 garlic clove
  • Place tahini and butter beans in a food processor and begin to process until the butter beans are broken down and beginning to form a paste with the tahini. Scrape the sides of the processor container as needed.
    1 can 16 oz butter beans, ¼ cup sesame tahini
  • While processing, drizzle in the lemon juice/garlic mixture.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and process until smooth.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Remove the lid of the food processor and sprinkle in the spices. Close the lid and process to completely incorporate the spices. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of reserved bean liquid and (if desired) one more tablespoon olive oil.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, Dash smoked paprika, 2-3 tablespoons water or reserved bean liquid
  • Process one additional minute to ensure the hummus is completely mixed.
  • Taste the hummus and adjust taste as needed with a little salt and/or lemon juice. Process again to incorporate.
  • Transfer hummus to a small plate or bowl and make swirls on the top. Top with garnishes of your choice and serve.

Notes

Garnish ideas:
Extra-virgin olive oil
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Chopped olives
Sun dried tomatoes
Roasted garlic
Roasted pine nuts

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.