Butter Bean Hummus
This creamy Butter Bean Hummus (lima bean hummus) is a delicious velvety twist on the traditional chickpea hummus. Seasoned with za'atar, (a popular Middle Eastern spice blend), tahini, lemon, olive oil, and roasted garlic- it's the perfect spread for dipping, layering sandwiches, and so much more!
Equipment
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5-15.5) ounce can butter beans (lima beans), drained but not rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (from about ½ lemon)
- 2 tablespoon tahini (tahina, ground sesame, tahini paste)
- 1 clove roasted garlic* or raw garlic *roasted garlic recipe included
- ¾ teaspoon za'atar or use your preferred spice (cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, etc.)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
- sesame seeds or fresh herbs for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or blender.1 (14.5-15.5) ounce can butter beans (lima beans), drained but not rinsed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (from about ½ lemon), 2 tablespoon tahini (tahina, ground sesame, tahini paste), ¾ teaspoon za'atar , ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt, plus more to taste, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste, 1 clove roasted garlic* or raw garlic
- Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until smooth and creamy. Add more oil if needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Garnish with an extra drizzle of oil, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs, if using.sesame seeds or fresh herbs for garnish
Roasted Garlic (Optional)
- Preheat the oven to 425℉. Remove the papery skin from the garlic head. Using a knife, cut ¼ -½ inch off the top of the garlic, exposing the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Roast the garlic in the oven for 40-50 minutes, until the garlic is golden brown, soft and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly before handling. Store the remaining garlic in an air-tight container in the fridge submerged in oil for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- If your tahini is too thick, try adding a little hot water to get a thinner consistency. Give it a good stir to loosen any clumps.
- You can store butter bean spread in the fridge for up to one week. Choose an airtight container, and drizzle a little oil over the top to preserve it's freshness.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 (¼ cup serving) | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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