This Lemony White Bean Hummus has just six ingredients and should be a staple for your warm-weather snacking.
I’ve come across a lot of articles on how to make the smoothest, most perfect hummus at home. It usually involves peeling a lot of chickpeas. I don’t know about you, but I definitely don’t have time for that.
What is Hummus?
According to the Google dictionary it’s a thick paste made with chickpeas, sesame, olive oil, lemon and garlic. OK so my hummus can check off three of the ingredients. I’ve seen plenty of white bean versions of hummus in stores, especially Trader Joe’s. So I still feel confident in calling this dip a hummus.
My neighbor gave me this recipe. She’s a really good cook and has taught me a lot over the years. She has an amazing herb garden too, whereas I am pretty much a brown thumb. So often times in the summer I can walk across the street and grab some fresh parsley for this lemony white bean hummus – which of course makes it taste even better.
Tips for Lemony White Bean Hummus:
- Buy the best quality olive oil you can for this dip. I like this brand.
- I use a food processor similar to this one to blend my hummus.
- The olive topping is optional (and not included in the 6-ingredient count) but it is delicious.
- The hummus will keep in the refrigerator (stored in an air-tight container) for up to 3 days.
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Lemony White Bean Hummus
Ingredients
Hummus
- 1 15 oz can white cannellini beans drained
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley coursley chopped
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Hummus Topping
- 2 tbsp kalamata olives finely chopped
- 1 tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Hummus
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the beans, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Pulse to combine and then while food processor is running, stream in the olive oil until the hummus is smooth. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Hummus Topping
- Combine the minced olives, parsley, feta cheese, olive oil and lemon zest. Top hummus with it right before ready to serve.
Nutrition
More healthy snack recipes:
- Tahini Free Hummus
- Buffalo Chicken Celery Dip
- Green Eggs and Ham Deviled Eggs
- Canned Tomato Bruschetta
- Fried Beet Chips
tanya says
Oh many, I love me some hummus! Yours looks so creamy and adding lemon is just about the perfect touch!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks Tanya! Let me know if you try it…
jennifer says
This is good! maybe i had a really big lemon, but this was too lemony for me – I added another can of beans & another garlic clove, and perfection 🙂 Had this on whole grain toast w/ avocado, a fried egg, and sambal – perfect brunch!
foodtasticmom says
Glad to hear it. I should probably switch the instructions to a tablespoon amount instead of juice from a whole lemon! I love the combo you made with it – yum!