Basil and White Bean Hummus

Lighten up classic chips and dip with a batch of Basil and White Bean Hummus made with cannellini beans. Serve it alongside fresh seasonal veggies from your garden like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and sweet peppers for dipping.

Makes: 2 cups (8 servings)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: Illinois Farm Bureau Partners

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh basil, tightly packed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For serving:

  • Chips or Crackers
  • Pita bread
  • Seasonal vegetables

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the beans, basil, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Puree until combined and creamy, scraping down the sides occasionally as needed.
  2. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve alongside your choice of chips, crackers, pita bread or vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ¼ cup hummus|Calories: 134|Sugar: 0.5g|Sodium: 122mg|Fat: 8g|Saturated fat: 1g|Carbohydrates: 11g|Fiber: 3.5g|Protein: 4g|

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