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White Bean Hummus

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 652
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can organic cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • ¼ cup roasted tahini
  • Zest and juice of one organic lemon
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-4 tablespoons water if needed
  • Pinch or two of marash chili flakes or red pepper flakes optional
  • **either 1 rounded teaspoon of the “first fish Friday” dried herb blend from Spice Station in Silverlake OR approximately ¼ cup of fresh mixed herbs of choice chopped (i.e. basil, mint, dill, parsley, cilantro, chives etc.)

Equipment

  • 1  food processor

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, combine the beans, garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and pulse to combine.
  2. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil, scraping down the sides a couple of times. Add in water 1T at a time to desired consistency.
  3. Add in chili flakes, if using, along with the dried or fresh, chopped herbs to the hummus, pulse a few times until combined. Taste and adjust to your taste for additional herbs, salt and pepper; and, if you’d like, thin it out with a few tablespoons of water or more lemon juice.
  4. Sprinkle additional herbs and chili flakes on top for garnish.

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