Ingredients
Hummus Ingredients
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans Great Northern, Cannellini, or white beans, drained, liquid reserved
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon paprika, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the canned white beans, reserving the liquid, and measure out the tahini, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic cloves, garlic powder, salt, and paprika.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the beans, ¼ cup of the reserved bean liquid, tahini, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic cloves, garlic powder, and sea salt into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Blend Ingredients: Start blending on low speed to combine the ingredients. Gradually increase to high speed and blend for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Texture and Flavor: If the hummus is too thick, add additional reserved bean liquid one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired creaminess. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Serve: Spread the hummus into a shallow bowl using the back of a spoon. Drizzle additional olive oil over the top, sprinkle with paprika and chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired. Serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, peel the skins off the beans before blending if desired.
- Adjust garlic amount according to your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Keep reserved bean liquid on hand to adjust hummus consistency as needed.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor, avoiding bottled lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips & Spreads
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
