Butter Bean Hummus Recipes

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except the garnishes in a food processor or blender. Pulse or blend until the hummus is smooth. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Serve with pita chips and vegetables. You can serve immediately or chill for later.

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blitz together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and water to a paste.
• Drain and rinse the butter beans and add to the blender, along with the olive oil, cumin and a generous seasoning of salt.
• Blitz again until the hummus has reached a smooth purée. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice or olive oil as required.
• Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and an (optional) sprinkle of paprika.

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS (HOUMOUS)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a food processor, apart from salt and pepper, and blend until just about smooth.
• Alternatively you can put them in a mixing bowl and use a stick blender.
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
• Drain and discard the soaking water.
• Put the beans in a pot and cover with cold fresh water.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer, partially covered, until they are very tender but not mushy.
• Remove from heat and drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
• Put the beans in a food processor fitted with a steal blade.
• Add garlic, tahini, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Puree this mixture, and with the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and lemon juice.
• If the puree is too thick, pour in a little of the reserved cooking liquid until the puree is silky smooth, I use up about one cup of the cooking liquid.
• Taste for seasoning and add more salt and cayenne if desired.