White Bean Hummus
Posted Jan 17, 2024, Updated Feb 15, 2024
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This homemade white bean hummus recipe is silky smooth and flavorful. It’s made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes and is a delicious appetizer or side dish.
When you think of hummus, you probably think of the traditional hummus made of chickpeas – but, have you ever tried white bean hummus?
If not, you need to make this delicious recipe as soon as possible. It’s easy to whip up in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients, and is a great healthy appetizer.
I personally love using white beans (also known as great northern beans) because they are softer than Garbonzo beans, which means an even more silky smooth hummus!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- White Beans (AKA: cannellini beans or great northern beans): If you want to make a traditional hummus with chickpeas, try this recipe: homemade hummus.
- Tahini. I personally do not think there is a suitable substitution for tahini. You can grind your own sesame seeds in a Vitamix or food processor to make tahini if you have some on hand.
- Olive Oil. Avocado or canola oil can be used in place of olive oil.
- Lemon Juice. Fresh or bottled lemon juice both work well in this recipe.
- Minced garlic. Freshly roasted garlic is an amazing substitution for jarred minced garlic. You can also substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
- Fine sea salt. use your favorite salt.
- Ground cumin & coriander. I love both of these spices, and recommend not omitting either.
How to Make White Bean Hummus
We’ll walk through how to make white bean hummus step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by placing all the ingredients in the order listed into the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender).
I always recommend a Vitamix if you want a silky smooth texture with no lumps!
Then, blend, starting at low speed and increasing to high, for about 60 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending.
Serve
Serve immediately or store/chill to serve later. We like serving it with a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of smoked paprika and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
Some of our favorite white bean hummus dippers include (but are not limited to):
- Homemade naan
- Homemade pita bread
- Vegetables of all kinds!
- Pretzels
- Pita chips
Store/Freeze
Store in an airtight container (preferably glass) in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator or on the counter – do not microwave.
White Bean Hummus Recipe FAQS
About 7 grams of protein per serving (1/4 cup)
Yes! You can double the ingredients and blend in a large blending container.
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White Bean Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 oz white beans (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Place ingredients in the order listed into the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender).
- Blend, starting at low speed and increasing to high. Blend on high speed for about 60 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
- Serve immediately or store/chill to serve later.
Video
Notes
- White Beans (aka: cannellini beans or great northern beans): If you want to make a traditional hummus with chickpeas, try this recipe: homemade hummus.
- Tahini. I personally do not think there is a suitable substitution for tahini. You can grind your own sesame seeds in a Vitamix or food processor to make tahini if you have some on hand.
- Olive Oil. Avocado or canola oil can be used in place of olive oil.
- Lemon Juice. Fresh or bottled lemon juice both work well in this recipe.
- Minced garlic. Freshly roasted garlic is an amazing substitution for jarred minced garlic. You can also substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
