Best 9 Bean Tahini Dip Recipes

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Bean tahini dip, also known as hummus, is a delicious and versatile Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas, tahini, and a variety of seasonings. It's a popular appetizer, snack, or sandwich spread that can be enjoyed with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers. Hummus is a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a nutritious addition to any diet. With its creamy texture and tangy flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the perfect bean tahini dip at home, along with some variations and serving suggestions to make your hummus even more special.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

5-MINUTE DREAMY TAHINI DIP



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This 5-Minute Dreamy Tahini Dip recipe is quick and easy to make in the blender, it's naturally gluten-free and vegan, and it goes with just about everything.

Provided by Ali

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/3 cup warm water, or more
pinch of salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth. Add extra water, if needed, to thin the dip out to your desired consistency.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dippers (see ideas above). Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

FAVA BEANS IN TAHINI SAUCE



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A delicious recipe I learned from an Egyptian friend. If you don't want a strong garlic taste, feel free to cook the garlic with the onion. You can stuff this mixture into a pita, add a dollop of plain yogurt, and enjoy!

Provided by MYSTICALRIVER

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup tahini
5 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil until softened.
  • Stir in the beans and lemon juice. Next, stir in the tahini until mixture is thick. Then, add the garlic, and cook for a few minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 500.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

WHITE BEAN-TAHINI PUREE WITH TOASTED PITAS



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Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons za'atar
1 teaspoon chile powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
4 pitas
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 white anchovy fillets, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 to 4 turns fresh ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the toasted pita chips: Combine the cumin, za'atar, chile powder and granulated garlic in a small bowl. Brush the pitas on both sides with the olive oil; cut each pita into 8 triangles. Toss the pita wedges in the spice mixture until fully coated, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until golden brown and crispy, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • For the white bean-tahini puree: Lay the anchovies on a small baking sheet and place in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, garlic, cannellini beans and roasted anchovies. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a food processor along with the tahini, chicken stock, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and lemon juice and zest. Process until smooth and creamy. Transfer the puree to a bowl and garnish with the chives. Serve immediately with the toasted pita chips.

LIMA BEAN-TAHINI DIP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups frozen baby lima beans
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh dill, plus chopped dill for topping
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Crumbled feta cheese, for topping
Crudités, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the lima beans and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Stir in the spinach until wilted.
  • Transfer the vegetables and liquid to a food processor along with the tahini, cilantro, 1/2 cup water, the dill, olive oil, lemon zest and juice and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Puree until mostly smooth, adding more water if needed.
  • Transfer the dip to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Top with feta and dill. Serve with crudités.

HUMMUS III



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Hummus is a pureed garbanzo bean dip with Middle Eastern origins. Serve with pita and an assortment of fresh vegetables. This is the secret combination straight from a Boston restaurant. Tahini, or sesame seed paste, can be found in health food stores, gourmet shops and even many grocery stores.

Provided by RC2STEP

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
⅓ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch paprika
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 236.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

WHITE BEAN HUMMUS WITH TAHINI AND CORIANDER



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Coriander seeds add a welcome aroma to this white bean dip, rich with tahini and bright with lemon juice. The miso paste is optional, but it gives the mellow white beans a nice savory depth.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     easy, quick, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove
1 (15-ounce) can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, coarsely ground, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons white miso paste (optional)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pulse the garlic in a food processor until minced.
  • Scrape the bowl and add the beans, tahini, lemon juice, coriander, miso (if using) and 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until smooth, scraping the bowl occasionally. With the machine running, add the olive oil. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

BEET-AND-TAHINI DIP



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We replaced chickpeas with beets in this colorful take on hummus -- they deliver a lighter dip with a similarly smooth texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 3 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds red or golden beets (about 4 medium)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic (from 1 small clove)
Harissa oil, for serving (optional)
Flatbreads, for serving

Steps:

  • =Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces. Place on parchment-lined foil, drizzle with oil, and season with salt. Enclose, crimping ends of foil to form a packet. Roast until tender, about 1 hour, before unwrapping and letting cool completely.
  • Place cooled beets in a food processor with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Process to a coarse paste (about 1 minute), then slowly add 1/4 cup oil and process until smooth, another 2 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl, and let sit, covered, at least 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Bring to room temperature, then serve, with a drizzle of harissa oil and pepper, and flatbreads on the side.

BEAN TAHINI DIP



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large clove garlic
1 small onion, quartered
2 cups cooked beans with 2 cooked carrots (see recipe)
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Toasted pita triangles

Steps:

  • Turn food processor on and put garlic through feed tube; process to mince. Add onion through feed tube and mince.
  • Open processor and add beans with carrots, tahini, lemon juice and red pepper. Process to a paste. Season to taste with salt.
  • Serve with toasted triangles of pita.

RED BEAN-TAHINI SPREAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tablespoons minced garlic (from 3 to 4 cloves)
2 cans (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1/2 cup tahini
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Sumac, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add beans and cook, stirring a few times, just until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add coriander seeds, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Pulse just until mixture is thick and creamy but not totally smooth; let cool completely. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle generously with sumac before serving.

Tips for Making Bean Tahini Dip:

  • Choose the right beans: Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before using.
  • Soak your beans overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
  • Cook your beans until they are tender: This may take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the type of beans you are using.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the dip: This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Season the dip to taste: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin to taste.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite dippers: Pita bread, crackers, vegetables, or chips are all good options.

Conclusion:

Bean tahini dip is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give bean tahini dip a try!

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