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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. 
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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter bean lemon hummus
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 188kcal

Equipment

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