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Butter bean hummus garnished with spices, pumpkin seeds, and oil.

Butter Bean Hummus

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 6 people
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This butter bean hummus is made with creamy butter beans; aka: lima beans. Blended with zesty lemons, rich tahini, and bold spices. Easy to make with simple ingredients using a food processor. Use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps, dip with veggies, or a dressing for your salads.

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS
  

Hummus

  • 15 ounces butter beans canned
  • ¼ cup tahini sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves removed from stem
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • crushed black pepper

METHOD
 

  • Drain and rinse butter beans.
  • Place butter beans into a food processor along with remaining listed ingredients for hummus (tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, spices). Process till smooth.
  • Transfer hummus into a serving dish and make wavy patterns using the back of a spoon. Drizzle over olive oil, and then sprinkle over paprika powder. Garnish with thyme leaves, and scatter over cumin seeds, pumpkin seeds, and red pepper flakes. Lastly top it off with crush black pepper before serving.

NOTES

  • Use canned beans: Canned butter beans are perfect for this recipe and will save you a lot of time.
  • Tahini is key: Tahini adds a distinctive flavor and texture to hummus. Make sure it’s a runny brand for the best results.
  • Blend it well: Process the ingredients until the hummus is quite smooth. You may have to stop a few times to scrape down the sides.
  • Chill the hummus: Hummus is best served when the flavors have had time to meld together for a few hours in the fridge. Plus, it’s more refreshing this way!
  • Save the bean liquid: Don’t throw out your bean liquid! You can save it to thin out your lime bean hummus or use it as an egg replacement in vegan baking.

NUTRITION

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: All
Keyword: Butter Bean Hummus, lima bean hummus
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