This light and smooth white bean hummus packs a flavor punch thanks to a whole head of roasted garlic. The perfect healthy snack!
There are some benefits to turning the corner from August to September:
It is a little bit easier to fall asleep at night, now that a) the sun is setting earlier and b) it is cooler in our bedroom.
The ability to drink a cup of hot tea without needing to remove a layer of clothing.
Soups, curries, stews <= all back on the menu.
And: the oven ban is lifted! It is perfectly acceptable to turn on the oven and roast up some garlic for this white bean hummus.
Check out my recipe for the BEST Easy Homemade Hummus!
Psst! Don’t forget to check out these 7 Amazing Hummus Flavors!
How To Roast Your Garlic
I have a thing for roasted garlic. Have you tried it?
Something magical happens while that olive oil-drenched head of garlic is roasting. It turns from pungent, vampire {and human}-repellent garlic to a sweet, mellowed out version. And: your house will smell amazing.
My favorite part of all is squeezing the garlic out of the peel. After 40 minutes in the roasting in the oven, and surrounded by olive oil, it is so soft that it just pops right out.
Obviously this roasted garlic had to go in hummus. I mean, clearly you guys love hummus…this Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus is one of my most popular posts!
Instead of using chickpeas, I used white beans…cannellini beans to be exact {aka: white kidney beans}. Because their skins are so soft, these beans make the creamiest, most silky smooth hummus. And the cannellini bean flavors are pretty mellow, which makes them the perfect compliment to the awesomeness of the roasted garlic.
And you guys…something completely unreal happened: My 11-month old Kai ate…and enjoyed {!} this white bean hummus. Unbelievable. This hummus officially has magical powers.
More hummus for us!
- This Harissa Red Pepper Dip could almost qualify as hummus
- or swap the white beans for lentils with this Creamy Masala-Spiced Lentil Hummus
- or add some sweet potatoes to the mix in this Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus
White Bean Hummus Recipe with Roasted Garlic
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head of garlic
- olive oil
Hummus
- 1 can of cannellini beans {or white kidney beans}
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice {1/2 a lemon approximately}
- 1/4 -1/2 tsp salt {taste and decide}
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped {to garnish}
Instructions
- Roasted GarlicPre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Cut the top ¼ inch off of a head of garlic.
- Wrap in aluminum foil; drizzle olive oil into head before sealing.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- HummusWhile garlic is roasting, assemble remaining ingredients in the food processor.
- After garlic has roasted and cooled slightly, squeeze the cloves out of the skin into the food processor.
- Blend for 30 seconds-1 minute, scrape sides of processor and repeat.
Lois
I would like to skip the tahini paste. What adjustments do you think need to made to the recipe?
Denise
Hi Lois, I have not made it without the Tahini but you could probably just add some extra olive oil?
Madelyn
I have made hummus with peanut butter (use half amount ’cause taste is stronger). Add a bit more olive oil & lemon juice to your taste & consistency preferences.
Jenny
Love this hummus! So creamy and smooth and the roasted garlic adds so much flavor!
Tony
Made this yesterday, it was terrific!
Denise
Hi Tony, I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for reporting back 🙂
Denise
Thanks! I swear those cannellini beans make it so smooth…no rough chickpea skins to blend up.
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven
Roasted garlic is the best! I SO can’t wait to try it in this gorgeous hummus. — So perfect for game-day or tailgating! 🙂 Gorgeous photos too. Pinned!
Denise
Thanks, Sarah! Roasted garlic is so addictive.
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
I love your little video! So cool! This hummus sounds so yummy– and I love fresh rosemary on anything!
Denise
Thanks, Jess, I am becoming a GIF-addict. I obviously dipped a little too vigorously! Still learning 😉
Thalia @ butter and brioche
I have only ever made the standard chickpea hummus with a bit of garlic and lemon before.. i definitely need to broaden my horizons and make this white bean version. i bet it tastes great!
Denise
Thanks, Arpita!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
Mmm … I love creamy cannellini beans – it’s the perfect ingredient for a hummus. They also have a very neutral flavour so that beautifully-flavoured roasted garlic is the perfect ingredients to combine with them! Absolutely love the idea of this hummus, Denise! 🙂
Denise
Hey Helen! I’ll have to check out your soup, sounds delicious!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I love this hummus, Denise! I am seriously addicted to the store bought stuff, I could eat a whole container in one sitting! But your home-made version sounds incredible. I’ve never roasted garlic before, so that is definitely something that I have to try. Pinning!
Denise
Thanks, Gayle! I would say hummus is a good thing to be addicted to…at least it’s healthy, right 😉 You definitely need to try roasting garlic, it is so nice. Some people even just spread it on their toast!