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Butter bean hummus

Butter Bean Hummus

Wendy Faulkner
This butter bean hummus is especially creamy, and quick and easy to make. Super nutritious, an ideal lunch or healthy snack.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Savoury Snack
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 4
Calories 174 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g canned butter beans drained and liquid reserved
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin if possible
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ clove garlic peeled and very finely chopped or crushed
  • 6 tablespoon juice from butter beans or use plain water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak the chopped garlic in the lemon juice for 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter beans, olive oil, measured butter bean juice or water and seasoning to a blender or food processor. Add the garlic and lemon juice.
  • Blitz until smooth. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the processor or blender and blitz again. Adjust the consistency with extra water if required.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can use roasted garlic rather than raw for a mellower flavour. You won't need to soak the roasted garlic.
  • If you want to use garlic powder instead, use about an eight of a teaspoon.
  • Extra virgin olive oil is ideal as it has a good flavour and health benefits. But if you prefer, use another type of healthy oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 20.4gProtein: 6.9gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 1.2gFiber: 4.9gSugar: 1.6g
Keyword Butter beans
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