This White Bean Hummus is similar to Chickpea Hummus – but not quite. Cannellini Beans have a milder and creamier consistency.
Dress the Hummus with anything and everything you have on hand. We love Slow Roasted Tomatoes along with avocado, cucumber, parsley, red onion, and orange peppers. Feta Cheese and olives are a perfect addition as well.
White Bean (Cannellini) Hummus
We have served this Hummus with Socca and tortilla chips, both equally as good. It would make a great sauce for wraps as well.
And another great side are falafels – whether you make your own or stop into your favourite Shawarma place, like we do.
We carb counted the Hummus only and not the toppings, which have very few carbs and are dependent on preference and serving size.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz. can (398 ml) Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed (217 gr) 19 CHO
- 2 TBSP Tahini (1 CHO/2 TBSP) 1 CHO
- 2 TBSP olive oil 0 CHO
- 2 TBSP lemon juice 0 CHO
- ¼ tsp. garlic, minced 0 CHO
- ½ tsp. salt 0 CHO
- ¼ tsp. pepper 0 CHO
- 1 tsp. Za’atar 0 CHO
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional 0 CHO
TOTAL CHO 20 CHO
- TOTAL WEIGHT 325 GRAMS
- 20 CHO DIVIDED BY 325 GRAMS = .061 CHO/GRAM
- 1 TBSP = 13 GRAMS (.061 CHO x 13 GRAMS) .793 CHO/TBSP
- 4 TBSP = ¼ CUP (.793 CHO x 4) 3.17 CHO/1/4 CUP
- ¼ CUP = 52 GRAMS
Instructions
- The Hummus can be prepared in a food processor or blender; and can be made earlier in the day. If preparing earlier, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Place all ingredients in the processor except Za’atar.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Spread hummus on serving plate and cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Chop and dice whatever vegetables/toppings you prefer.
- After adding the toppings, sprinkle the Za’atar and serve immediately.
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Parsley
- Slow Roasted or fresh tomatoes
- Orange pepper
- Red onion
