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Butter Bean Hummus on a plate topped with olive oil and sumac.
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Butter Bean Hummus

This Butter Bean Hummus recipe only requires 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to make and is the perfect dip for pita, veggies and so much more! It is ultra creamy, delicious and easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Lunch, Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1.25 Cups
Calories: 94kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Microplane or Garlic Press
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  • 15 oz Can of Butter Beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Clove of Garlic
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Less if using table salt!
  • Toppings like additional olive oil, toasted pine nuts, sumac or za'atar

Instructions

  • Into the bowl of a food processor, add the butter beans lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. Then, use a microplane to grate the garlic into the bowl.
    15 oz Can of Butter Beans, drained and rinsed, ¼ Cup Fresh Lemon Juice, ¼ Cup Tahini, 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Medium Clove of Garlic
  • Process on high until creamy. Then, scrape the bowl down with a rubber spatula and add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. Then, process on high to mix it in. Now taste the hummus and add additional salt if needed.
    ¼-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Scoop the butter bean hummus onto a plate or a bowl and top with any desired toppings. Serve!
    Toppings like additional olive oil, toasted pine nuts, sumac or za'atar

Notes

I have added a range of salt to this recipe, because everyone has different preferences. So, start with ¼ teaspoon and taste the hummus before adding more!
Be sure to grate the garlic with a microplane, or press it through a garlic press before adding it into the food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg