Butter Bean Lemon Hummus

Learn how to make this creamy Butter Bean Lemon Hummus is so addictive and it only has 7 ingredients. It is so easy to prepare and tastes better than storebought. 

Over the years, I have made many versions of the classic middle eastern Dip, I have made Artichoke Hummus, Broccoli Hummus, and Fennel Hummus to name a few and this Butter Bean Hummus is by far my favorite. The creamy, buttery texture won me over, 

For the hummus, I added a whole lemon including the zest, and also added a clove of garlic after the fact. The taste was so addictive.

I’m a huge lover of storebought lemon hummus, I decided to make my own because I knew it would taste far better. I was so right, I couldn’t stop eating it, I enjoyed it with my veggie burger, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. It can also be served as a dip, sandwich spread, or tossed with pasta. 

Ingredients For Butter Bean Lemon Hummus

• Butter Beans or Matur Lima Beans – you can use dried butter beans that you soak overnight and boil in water until tender, reserving some of the liquid. For this recipe, I used a can of butter beans. Butter beans are also called lima beans, for this recipe I’m referring to the mature white beans and not the young green kind but I believe the green ones would work.
• Tahini – tahini gives your hummus a delicious nutty flavor, it adds a creamy texture also. You can purchase tahini at the health food store or online. 
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – added for an extra creamy texture, for an oil-free version substitute with water or some of the liquid from the cooked beans.
• Lemon Juice – I love the fresh tangy flavor of lemon juice, it just enough flavor without being overwhelming.
• Garlic – balances the flavors of the hummus
• Lemon Zest – Makes the lemon flavor of the hummus pops. 
• Salt – another ingredient to increase the flavor of the hummus.
• Water – added for a light, creamy and smooth hummus. You can substitute with the liquid that remains after boiling the beans. 

How To Make Butter Bean Lemon Hummus

1. Place butter beans, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy,
2. Pause the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender using a spatula. Add water or liquid from the cooked bean and blend. 
3. Scoop out hummus to a bowl or on a platter and garnish.
4. Cover remaining hummus and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. 

Other Butter Bean Recipes To Prepare

• Instant Pot Southern Vegan Butter Beans
• Butter Beans Pumpkin Okra Stew
• Ackee And Butter Beans

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Butter Bean Lemon Hummus

Learn how to make this creamy Butter Bean Lemon Hummus is so addictive and it only has 7 ingredients. It is so easy to prepare and tastes better than storebought. 

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Condiments

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butter bean lemon hummus

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 188kcal

Equipment

• 1 Food processor

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked butter beans or 1-15 ounce can of butter beans
• 1/4 cup tahini paste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Water to blend until smooth

Instructions

• Add butter beans, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy,
• Pause the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender using a spatula. Add about 3-4 tablespoons water or liquid from the cooked bean and blend.
• Scoop out hummus to a bowl or on a platter and garnish.
• Cover remaining hummus and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg