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Red kidney bean hummus.

Kidney Bean Hummus

Wendy Faulkner
This kidney bean hummus recipe is quick and simple to make with a can of red kidney beans and a few other everyday ingredients. Easy kidney bean dip is a healthy snack with plenty of protein and fibre.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 4
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic very finely grated or minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and seasoning to the food processor or blender.
  • Add the drained kidney beans and puree until smooth. Add a little water, a tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.
  • If needed, scrape down the sides of the food processor and re-blitz until smooth and creamy.

Notes

  • If you like, add a tablespoon of tahini along with the other ingredients
  • For a milder garlic flavour, soak the garlic in the lemon juice for a few minutes before starting the recipe
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you could make a small batch of this hummus in a mortar and pestle

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 13.7gProtein: 5.2gFat: 10.8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 4.4gSugar: 0.2g
Keyword Kidney beans
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