Cannellini Bean Hummus

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Makes

10 servings (1-1/4 cups)

Updated: Mar. 15, 2024
My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The beans pack a lot of protein so it's a healthy snack for kids. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Cannellini Bean Hummus Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Pita breads, cut into wedges
  • Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

  1. Place garlic in a food processor; cover and process until minced. Add the beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper flakes; cover and process until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in parsley. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita wedges and assorted fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.