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    Home » Appetizers

    White Bean & Basil Hummus Recipe

    Published: Feb 25, 2015 · Modified: Jul 20, 2020 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 4 Comments

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    Hummus gets a makeover with white beans, fresh basil and just the right amount of garlic. Plus, it's vegan and perfect for cracker, chip or veggie dipping.
    White Bean and Basil Hummus Recipe...The perfect afternoon snack! 92 calories and 2 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan

    If I was ever to come across a vampire, I have no doubt that I'd be able to repel him from about 20 feet away. You see, I am one of those people that practically oozes garlic from their pores when that garlic is eaten raw. My husband could gnaw on an entire bulb of garlic (not that he ever does that...that would be grounds for sleeping in different rooms) and still come away smelling like mint toothpaste. Me? I smell like an entire field of garlic for at least 24 hours after eating any of the raw stuff.

    So, is there raw garlic in this hummus? Well, of course! You know why...it tastes too darn good to leave out. However, you'll notice that I specify 1 to 2 cloves of garlic in the recipe. Make the call depending on your OGL (that would be Odiferous Garlic Level...just made that up).

    White Bean & Basil Hummus Recipe...The perfect afternoon snack! 92 calories and 2 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan

    Before I start getting emails from hummus lovers, I fully admit that this is not truly hummus. After all, it's not made with chickpeas, there isn't any tahini on the ingredients list. However, this white bean version has the same smooth, dip-able consistency of traditional hummus and packs of punch of flavor with fresh basil, garlic and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.

    White Bean & Basil Hummus Recipe...The perfect afternoon snack! 92 calories and 2 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan

    This recipe was inspired by a stroll through the new Trader Joe's that opened up about 15 minutes from our house (hallelujah!). The sample that day was Trader Joe's version of hummus with basil, and my older son fell in love with it right away. In fact, I had to stop him from visiting the sample stand five times..."Um, I think they'll recognize once you stop for a sample more than three times, bud."

    We almost bought the Trader Joe's version right then and there, but I knew we could whip up our own version in no time at home, leaving out a couple of the less-than-natural ingredients that they use to elongate shelf life.

    White Bean and Basil Hummus Recipe...The perfect afternoon snack! 92 calories and 2 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan

    Eight ingredients and 10 minutes later, we had our hummus. Savory and creamy, with just the right amount of garlic. Success!

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    White Bean & Basil Hummus Recipe

    Hummus gets a makeover with white beans , fresh basil and just the right amount of garlic. Plus, it's vegan and nut-free.
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: Nut-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 Cup
    Calories: 92.2kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 14 ounce can great northern or cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ cup thinly sliced basil
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    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the beans, olive oil, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth.
    • Add the basil and pulse until the basil is chopped and incorporated into the hummus. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Points+), 2 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 92.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.6g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 165.4mg | Potassium: 159.8mg | Fiber: 2.8g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Liz

        February 25, 2015 at 3:02 pm

        Nice recipe Dara. Thanks so much.

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      2. Deanna

        February 25, 2015 at 1:26 pm

        In Canada, we can purchase white kidney beans. Are these the same as Cannelli beans?

        Also, is the term great northern beans referring to what we Candians know as navy beans?

        Thank you, Dara!

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        • Dara

          March 02, 2015 at 11:22 am

          Deanna - yes, you can use white kidney beans. That would be the perfect substitution!

          Reply
      3. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry

        February 25, 2015 at 8:17 am

        Oooh! This looks so good! I love white beans, they are so versatile. 🙂

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