White Bean Hummus
White Bean Hummus is an easy white bean hummus recipe with just 4 ingredients! It’s a healthy appetizer or snack that’s made in minutes, and may be customized with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
**This post was originally published in January 2013. I’ve updated the photos and recipe, and included more useful information in the text.
I hope this finds you all doing well! We’re hanging in there, and are simply grateful for having jobs that allow us to work from home, having time together, and most importantly our health.
Yesterday I was listening to the radio and heard that many people are gaining weight due to being sheltered in their homes due to the virus.
We’ve all heard of the “Freshman 15”, which refers to gaining 15 pounds in college? Well, they’re calling this weight gain the “Quarantine 15”.
The struggle is real. We’re all pent up in our homes, anxious about what the future holds, and are seeking comfort through food.
I’m doing my best to eat healthier snacks like this White Bean Hummus. It’s creamy, nutritious and is the perfect dip for crunchy vegetables!
Why you’ll love this cannellini bean hummus:
- White beans lend a mild flavor and creamier texture to this hummus. It’s simple, fresh and creamy!
- Recipe contains only 4 ingredients, most of which you have in your pantry.
- White bean hummus is a good source of plant based protein and fiber.
- This recipe works for gluten free, dairy free and vegan diets.
- Hummus is versatile — it’s great as a dip, a spread for sandwiches, condiment for grain bowls and so much more!
What are white beans?
There are three main varieties of white beans:
- Cannellini beans are medium sized beans, and are basically white kidney beans.
- Great northern beans are medium-sized white beans that are smaller than cannellini beans.
- Navy beans are small, pea-sized white beans, and are the smallest on the market.
All of the varieties listed above have a mild flavor and creamy texture, so they would all work well in this recipe.
Hummus Ingredients
Most hummus recipes include chickpeas and tahini like this lemon hummus. This white bean hummus recipe has no tahini. You can certainly include it if you wish!
There are only (4) ingredients in this recipe, most of which are pantry staples:
- Cannellini beans
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Smoked paprika and chopped parsley are optional garnishes
How to make White Bean Hummus
This recipe is extremely easy! I use my handy mini food processor and it comes together in minutes.
- Place the white beans, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in the bowl of the food processor.
- Process the hummus until smooth, and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, smoked paprika and freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve with your favorite raw vegetables, chips or crackers for a healthy snack or appetizer.
How to customize this recipe
The glory of hummus is its versatility. It can be changed up a number of ways to use up whatever you have on hand.
Customize this white bean hummus recipe with the following ingredients:
- Fresh or dried herbs
- Spices
- Citrus
- Tahini
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Roasted vegetables like garlic, chilies, bell peppers, winter squash or carrots
- Hot sauce
Recipe Notes
- If raw garlic is too strong for your taste, use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic.
- Store hummus in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Hummus is great as a spread for a vegetarian sandwiches, Greek wrap, a condiment for Mediterranean hummus bowls, and so much more!
- Change this white hummus recipe up by adding your favorite spices, herbs, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, tahini and more!
See all of my Appetizer recipes.
More hummus recipes:
Carrot hummus by Bon Appetit
White Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Drizzle of olive oil smoked paprika and parsley, for garnish (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
- Add the beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the hummus is nice and smooth, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Place the hummus in a serving bowl and sprinkle with smoked paprika, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Serve with chips, crackers or veggies and enjoy!
Notes
- If raw garlic is too strong for your taste, use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic.
- Store hummus in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Hummus is great as a spread for sandwiches, a condiment for grain bowls, and so much more!
- Change this white hummus recipe up by adding your favorite spices, herbs, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and more!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
10 Comments on “White Bean Hummus”
Hummus is always a healthy go-to snack of mine! Hope you are holding up well during this crazy time, apart form trying not to gain the quarantine 15 😉
Thank you Nicole, and I hope you and your family are doing well!
Beautiful photos, Marcie. I might actually try this tomorrow! I need a change up from my usual hummus and we always have a bean dip on hand!!
Thank you Katherine, and this is a nice way to change up hummus!
Love this hummus, Marcie! Such a delicious flavor variation. And it’s perfect because I’m always out of tahini!
Thank you Kelly! I agree, I often don’t have tahini so this recipe works perfectly. 🙂
I have that exact same KitchenAid mini chopper and love it so much! I love white bean spreads and this hummus sounds delicious. I love that it uses all pantry/fridge staples – I bet this would be a real hit with everyone in our family. Thanks so much for sharing, Marcie. Hope you’re well and safe x
I use the mini chopper so much more often than — it’s so handy! Thanks Katerina and hope you are doing well. 🙂
White bean dips are my absolute favourite. I always have a few cans on hand for quick dips and spreads! This one looks great Marcie, and I love that it uses minimal ingredients. Perfect for the current situation. Hope you’re staying well!
Thank Leanne and I hope you’re doing well!