Use this simple Creamy White Bean Hummus recipe to make the perfect dip, spread, or condiment. Swap chickpeas for cannellini beans to make an extra smooth and creamy hummus.
Weeknight-easy
Beginner-friendly
You’ll Learn: Why cannellini beans make homemade hummus extra smooth
Worth It: It’s a satisfying, protein-packed snack that actually keeps you full
Bonus: Endlessly customizable
Make delicious creamy hummus at home with white beans
Hummus was one of the first recipes I ever made when I first started sharing recipes online. It is actually so easy to make hummus at home and it is usually much better than store bought!
Normally I make my hummus with chickpeas, but in order to get an extra creamy chickpea hummus you need to remove the skins. But, if you use cannellini beans or white beans, you can make an extremely creamy hummus without removing the skins of the beans!
How should I serve this white bean hummus recipe?
I like to serve this homemade white bean hummus as a dip. Usually I garnish the dip with extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, fresh parsley, and toasted sesame seeds.
Then, I serve it with pita, pita chips or cut veggies. This hummus is also delicious as a spread on wraps and sandwiches. You could even use it as a replacement for mayo in pasta salads!
What kitchen tools will I need to make this Creamy White Bean Hummus?
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Liquid measuring cup
- Can opener
- Food processor
- Spatula
What ingredients will I need to make this healthy homemade hummus recipe?
You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this white bean hummus recipe with just a few simple ingredients. You will likely already have all of these ingredients in your home except for tahini. If you aren’t familiar with tahini it is a paste made from ground sesame seeds and it adds a delicious nutty flavor to hummus.
- Tahini
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Cannellini beans or any other white bean
- Salt
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Extra virgin olive oil
What should I serve with this creamy hummus recipe?
Creamy white bean hummus makes for a delicious appetizer for any meal. I would serve it with some surf and turf skewers and vegetable coucous salad.
Let’s make a Creamy White Bean Hummus!
Step 1: Fluff tahini, water and lemon juice
To begin, add water, tahini and lemon juice to a food processor. Then, process until the three ingredients are thoroughly combined and start to become fluffy.
Step 2: Add white beans and seasonings
Next, add cannellini beans, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the food processor. Process until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Finish white bean hummus and garnish
Then, with the food processor running stream olive oil in from the top. Keep processing until a smooth and fluffy hummus remains.
Finally, serve and garnish with olive oil, lemon zest, fresh chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds.
Step 4: Enjoy!
How long will this white bean hummus recipe keep in the fridge?
Once prepared, place hummus in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Creamy White Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- 1/4 cup of water
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cans cannellini beans 15oz each
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add water, tahini and lemon juice to a food processor
- Process until the three ingredients are thoroughly combined and start to become fluffy
- Add cannellini beans, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the food processor
- Process until thoroughly combined
- With the food processor running stream olive oil in from the top
- Keep processing until a smooth and fluffy hummus remains
- Serve and garnish with olive oil, lemon zest, fresh chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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