What is White Bean Hummus?
We’ve been on a white bean kick recently here at Budget Bytes (Tuscan white bean stuffed tomatoes or chicken sausage white bean skillet, anyone?!), so it only makes sense that I share my favorite white bean hummus recipe with y’all. It’s just as delicious as traditional chickpea hummus but is made with creamy white beans instead. I add canned cannellini beans, toasted garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil to a food processor and blend until smooth—that’s it!
Side note: I love following Dr. Joel Fuhrman, and one of his teachings has always stuck with me: G-BOMBS! Fit in greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds daily, and you’re on the road to excellent health. This easy white bean hummus recipe combines a few of those requirements, so it’s always in my refrigerator as an easy-to-grab snack!
Aside from the cannellini beans, this recipe stays true to the classic ingredients found in regular hummus. Here’s what you’ll need to make this homemade white bean hummus recipe:
- Cannellini Beans: Most of us probably have a few tins of this creamy white bean in the pantry, making it a great option for a last-minute dip! Drain and rinse the beans before using. Butter beans, navy, and Great Northern beans could also work.
- Tahini: This is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It’s one of the main ingredients in most hummus recipes and adds a nutty, slightly bitter flavor. You can usually find it in the nut butter or international aisle of your grocery store.
- Garlic: Crush your garlic cloves to release all that delicious flavor. We’ll toast them in a skillet before blending to mellow out the sharpness.
- Olive Oil: Use it to cook the garlic and to add richness to the hummus.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a bright acidity that balances out the creaminess of the beans and tahini.
- Water: Use some cold water to thin out the hummus to your desired consistency.
- Seasonings: Salt and black pepper enhance the flavors of this white bean hummus.
Serving Suggestions
This white bean dip is the best snack to take on the go! I dip everything from carrots and celery to crackers and pita bread in it. If you’re serving this hummus at a party, try drizzling some extra olive oil, fresh herbs, and crushed red pepper on top (as I did in these photos!). Here are a few more ideas for serving this creamy cannellini bean hummus:
Storage Instructions
This recipe for white bean hummus makes about 4 cups, so there’s a good chance you’ll have leftovers. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also drizzle a thin layer of olive oil on top of the hummus before storing to help keep it fresher for longer, but this is optional.
White Bean Hummus
You won’t miss the chickpeas in this protein-packed white bean hummus! It’s creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make at home.
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- 2 cans cannellini beans, strained and rinsed ($1.72)
- ½ cup tahini ($1.28)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil ($0.57)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed ($0.15)
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.20)
- ¼ tsp salt ($0.01)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.22)
- ¼ cup cold water ($0.00)
- Gather all your ingredients and set aside until time to use.
- In a small frying pan, combine smashed garlic cloves and olive oil. Cook on medium low heat to gently cook the garlic, swirling it in the pan occasionally to infuse the olive oil. After about 4 minutes or when the garlic has some light color on it, remove pan from heat.
- In a food processor, combine cannellini beans, tahini, olive oil and garlic from the frying pan, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, streaming in cold water as-needed to help blend and smoothen the hummus.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your liking and serve with fresh vegetables, toasted pita or crackers. Enjoy!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSodium: 210mgFiber: 4g
how to make White Bean Hummus – step by step photos
Gather all your ingredients and set aside until time to use.
In a small frying pan, combine 3 smashed garlic cloves and 3 Tbsp olive oil. Cook on medium low heat to gently cook the garlic, swirling it in the pan occasionally to infuse the olive oil.
After about 4 minutes or when the garlic has some light color on it, remove pan from heat.
In a food processor, combine 2 cans cannellini beans, ½ cup tahini, the olive oil and garlic from the frying pan, 4 Tbsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Process until smooth, streaming in ¼ cup cold water as-needed to help blend and smoothen the hummus.
Adjust salt and pepper to your liking and serve with fresh vegetables, toasted pita or crackers. Enjoy!
Who knew making hummus at home could be so simple? This creamy white bean hummus is the perfect snack or appetizer for the whole family!
