White Bean Hummus Tonight

[Worker Bee]

Love this recipe. I'm making it for dinner this eve. Will pick up some Pita on my way home and serve it with some sliced cuke and cherry tomatoes on the side. Things are finally maturing in the garden.

This is a lighter version of traditional hummus, which is made with chick-peas. Mound this dip on a rustic plate, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and stud with Greek olives. Tahini, a sesame seed paste,is available at Middle Eastern grocery stores and some supermarkets.


1/2 tsp salt
1 large clove garlic
1 can (19 oz/540 mL)white kidney beans,drained
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

In food processor, blend salt with garlic to make paste. Rinse
beans; add to food processor along with lemon juice, tahini and
cayenne; puree until smooth. With motor running, gradually add oil.
(Can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 2 days.) Makes
2 cups. Per 2 tbsp about 80 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g fat, 6 g
carbohydrate.

[PoorGirl]

That sounds really good. Not sure where to buy Tahini at though. I have had the traditional Hummus on chips before and it was really good.

[Worker Bee]

Originally Posted by PoorGirl

That sounds really good. Not sure where to buy Tahini at though. I have had the traditional Hummus on chips before and it was really good.

Hi PoorGirl -- you could try your local health food store. That's where I buy mine. It's best to buy it from a place that does a high volume because this stuff can go rancid fairly quickly and that funky flavour is not something you want. It's a great recipe though. Very easy and so tasty. It's good for you, too.

[PoorGirl]

Thanks. I will try there.

[peacherina]

Oh thanks so much for this recipe. I will definitely be making this! They have tahini here at a lot of the middle eastern stores. Let me print this on out right quick. Thanks.

[Worker Bee]

Originally Posted by peacherina

Oh thanks so much for this recipe. I will definitely be making this! They have tahini here at a lot of the middle eastern stores. Let me print this on out right quick. Thanks.

You're very welcome, Peach. I hope you enjoy it. I find the white beans are much better than the traditional which used chic peas. And, because they're in a can, that makes it all the more easy so whip up a batch.

[Mama Mangia]

try making your own Tahini:

Preheat your oven to 350* and spread 3/4 lb. sesame seeds on a baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes to "toast" lightly. Transfer to your food processor and process; add 2 tsp. peanut oil; process until smooth about 30 seconds; add 3 tbls. more peanut oil and process until very smooth - about 2 minutes. Add pinch of salt if desired.

[Raquelita]

I looooove hummus. That sounds like a tasty recipe!