Hummus, a savory and creamy dip has become increasingly popular due to its versatility, flavorsome profile and nutritional benefits. Made using chickpeas as the main ingredient, hummus dips have branched out to include a variety of beans and legumes. One such variation is the white bean hummus dip, known for its smooth texture and unique flavor derived from cannellini beans. White beans offer a milder flavor compared to chickpeas, resulting in a dip that is both light and delectable. This article explores the culinary realm of white bean hummus dip, providing insights into its preparation, ingredients, variations, and serving suggestions. Whether you seek a simple appetizer, a healthy snack, or a flavorful spread, the white bean hummus dip emerges as a culinary delight that harmonizes taste and nutrition.
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WHITE BEAN HUMMUS
Ultra creamy, lemony, and just enough garlicy white bean hummus! Serve it plain with a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil with veggies and pita chips to dip. Or, dress it up with some nutty dukkah (highly recommended). The perfect bean dip!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the beans and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until a smooth mixture forms.
- While the processor is running, add an ice cube, tahini, lemon juice, spices and a big dash of kosher salt. Blend for about 4 minutes or so. Check, and if the consistency is too thick, run processor and slowly add a drizzle of hot water. Blend until you reach your desired silky smooth consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning and lemon juice to your liking. If you need more garlic, add another minced clove. And if you like the dip to be even more nutty, add a little more tahini. Make sure to run the processor again until everything is well combined.
- Serve or chill the dip for a later time (chilling will thicken the white bean hummus some, which is recommended). When ready to serve, spread the hummus in a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with 2 to 3 teaspoons of dukkah, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, Fat 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 248.6 mg, Fiber 4.8 g, Sugar 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
- Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
- Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS DIP (GLUTEN-FREE)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and garlic over medium to low heat until the garlic is very lightly browned, being careful not to burn. Let cool slightly and strain, reserving both the oil and the garlic.
- Place the white beans in a food processor or blender, and add the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and parsley. Process until smooth. Carefully pour in the reserved olive oil while the food processor or blender is running and process until light and smooth.
- Season your white bean hummus with salt (sea salt or kosher salt is almost always best), white pepper, and a touch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a colorful garnish.
- Serve cool with pita bread, bagel chips, tortilla chips , or an array of freshly chopped vegetables-baby carrots or carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper slices, sliced mushrooms, or jicama slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1037 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS WITH TAHINI AND CORIANDER
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
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
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS (HOMMOUS/HUMMOUS)
Yummy, smooth middle eastern style dip. Good Taste November 2006. I usually add in more tahini, garlic, lemon and cumin to taste.
Provided by Chickee
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process until smooth in food processor.
- Taste, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.6
BASIL WHITE BEAN DIP
We're big fans of hummus, but my son is allergic. I came up with this bean dip, and it's turned out to be a great alternative. -Erin Bosco, Carlton, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; pulse until beans are coarsely chopped. Add oil; process until blended. Add tomato and basil; pulse to combine. Serve with pita chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SKINNY HUMMUS-STYLE WHITE BEAN DIP
0 sat fat • 80% less total fat than the original recipe. Surround this satisfying bean dip with crisp and colorful sticks of sweet pepper, jicama, carrot, celery, blanched asparagus and/or zucchini, or toast your own low-calorie pita chips.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and milk. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor combine beans, sour cream, pine nuts, seasoning blend, and cayenne pepper. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Add bread crumb mixture. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Stir in oregano. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours to blend flavors.
- If desired, sprinkle chives over dip. Serve the dip with vegetable dippers or Toasted Pita Chips.
- Toasted Pita Chips: Preheat oven to 350°F. Split 4 large pita bread rounds in half horizontally. Using a sharp knife, cut each pita half into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Coat pita wedges with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until wedges are crisp and golden brown. Makes 48 chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
BEAN CRUNCHWRAP SUPREME
If you are a fan of the Crunchwrap Supreme from the famous fast food chain then you've come to the right place. Not only can you make it at home for the fraction of the price, the beans are actually present. I always make 4 at a time which is perfect for the can of cheese but wrote this up for 1 serving to suit your individual needs.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Sandwich Wraps and Roll-Ups
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place black beans and taco seasoning in a small microwaveable bowl. Stir in taco seasoning. Heat for 30 seconds.
- Place the large tortilla on a clean work surface. Spoon beans in the center. Spread cheese sauce over the beans.
- Place tostada shell on top of the the cheese. Spread sour cream over the tostada. Top with lettuce and tomato.
- Center the small street-size tortilla on top of the lettuce mixture. Tuck and fold the outer large tortilla around the sides and top of the small tortilla until sealed.
- Place sealed side down in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the wrap and cook 3 minutes more. Serve with taco sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1446.5 mg
Tips:
- Soaking the beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. It also helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds, making them easier to digest.
- Cooking the beans: You can cook the beans in a pot on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. If you're cooking them on the stovetop, bring them to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until they are tender. If you're using a slow cooker, cook them on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Using canned beans: If you're short on time, you can use canned beans instead of dried beans. Just rinse the beans well before using them.
- Adding flavor to the hummus: You can add a variety of flavors to the hummus, such as garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, and paprika. You can also add roasted vegetables, such as red peppers or eggplant.
- Serving the hummus: Hummus can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as pita bread, crackers, vegetables, or falafel.
Conclusion:
White bean hummus is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. It's also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own white bean hummus at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dip, give white bean hummus a try!
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