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close up view of pita chip in white bean dip
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5 from 3 votes

White Bean Hummus Recipe with Roasted Garlic

This light and smooth white bean hummus is a fun spin on traditional hummus! Made with roasted garlic, tahini, lemon, rosemary and spices for a delicious meal prep friendly snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 71kcal

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 head of garlic
  • olive oil

Hummus

  • 19 oz can of white beans see note 1
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice approximately ½ a lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped; to garnish

Instructions

  • Roast garlic - pre-heat oven to 400°F. Cut the top ¼ inch off of a head of garlic, then wrap in aluminum foil; drizzle olive oil into head before sealing. Roast for 40 minutes, then remove from oven and cool slightly. see note 2
    close up shot of roasted garlic
  • Assemble ingredients - while garlic is roasting, assemble remaining ingredients in the food processor; including white beans, lemon, tahini, rosemary, cumin, salt, coriander, and olive oil.
    overhead view of white bean hummus in food processor before blending
  • Process - 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 until smooth and creamy.
    white bean dip on platter with vegetables and pita chips

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Notes

1 - White beans are also known as cannellini beans, or white kidney beans; a 15 oz can will also work great in this recipe.
2- roast the garlic in an air fryer for 20-25 minutes at 190°C/375°F
Storage
  • Fridge - store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer - freeze it flat in a freezer bag (for easy thawing), or store in an air tight meal prep container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: -71mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg