Italian White Bean Hummus

A bowl of hummus with olives and a basil leaf.

Italian White Bean Hummus

Susannah Brinkley Henry

Made with white beans instead of chickpeas, this Italian White Bean Hummus will be a hit at your next dinner party.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings ½ cups

Calories 89kcal

Author Susannah Brinkley Henry

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
1 lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
olives for garnish (optional)
fresh basil or oregano for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a food processor, combine cannellini beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano and salt.
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, 3 tablespoons tahini, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
Pulse together then slowly stream in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Transfer to a bowl to serve. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil on top. Garnish with olives and fresh herbs, if desired.
olives, fresh basil or oregano
Serve with pita chips, bread or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Tips & tricks

While blending the cannellini beans and other hummus ingredients, stop periodically and scrape the sides of the food processor with a silicone spatula. Make sure everything is incorporated and gets mixed in well.
If you notice some separation in the hummus after it sits for a bit, just stir it up really well before serving again.
When you scoop the completed hummus into a serving bowl, make sure to smooth it out across the bowl with the back of your spoon. That way, when you add the olive oil drizzle, it doesn't just pool onto one side.

Storing hummus

It is especially important to store leftover hummus in an airtight container to minimize its air exposure. Transfer hummus to a bowl with an airtight lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezing hummus

You can actually freeze delicious white bean hummus too! Freeze fresh hummus in an airtight container for up to 3 months. The longer hummus is frozen, the more the texture will change after it is thawed.

Nutrition

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