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This past weekend, I took my old hummus standby and decided to make a white bean basil version, inspired by one I saw at Trader Joe’s. I used a combination of green and purple basil. The final result was delicious, though for the basil flavor to come out, it seemed that lime juice was necessary. I very much enjoy this hummus, but I have to say I wish I could eat dairy, because I bet it would make an amazing combination with goat cheese in a sandwich.
White Bean Basil Hummus
Makes about 1.5 cups
1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 3/4 cup cooked white beans if you started off with dry beans
3 tablespoons tahini
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons tahini
1 clove garlic
Juice of 2-3 lemons (approximately 1/2 cup)
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 to 1/2 cup of basil leaves (I used a combination of green and purple)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Salt to taste
In a food processor, add white beans, tahini paste and garlic. Puree for a minute. Stop motor and with a rubber spatula, scrape sides of bowl to ensure mixture will be completely integrated.Gradually add lemon juice and lime juice, constantly tasting mixture for flavor. Add basil leaves. Puree until you arrive at desired texture, adding olive oil if you want more richness. Add salt and taste.
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Hummus and goat cheese does sound yum!!
Is there any particular brand of tahini that you prefer?
Lavanya
I've never tried basil with hummus and since I have some growing in my garden and I've been trying to think of ways to use it aside from pesto, I'll have to give it a try.
Sounds wonderful! I just made some with tahini last night–the boys will eat veggie burger with spinach, tomatoes, feta and hummus and love it.
This recipe sounds delicious!
Interesting combination of basils and your hummus looks great!
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
That looks wonderful – I've been looking for a new non-chickpea hummus recipe.
The tip about the lime juice is very useful, thank you!
Oh, YUM! I've been looking for a good white bean hummus recipe. Definitely doing this when I get back from this weekend's family wedding!
What a great combination of flavors.