Help! I accidentally threw away my bean water. What do I do?

Don't panic! A few tablespoons of ice cold water can be used in its place. Consider adding a pinch of salt more to offset the lack of saltiness in the water.

I want to use fresh garlic instead. How do I use it?

Unless you really like the taste of raw garlic, you'll want to cook it. Roasted garlic would be perfect for this recipe! Cut the top of your garlic head off, add some oil, wrap it in aluminum foil and then bake it at 400 degrees F (or 205 degrees C) for about 30 minutes. Squeeze it to remove the skin and add it to your blender.

What should I serve with this creamy dip?

Pita bread, tortilla chips, and vegetables are all great places to start. We like to make plates full of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and strips of red bell pepper to dip in to our hummus recipes.

Butter Bean Hummus - ZardyPlants

Name: Butter Bean Hummus (Vegan)
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Protein
Ingredients: 1 15 oz (425 g) Canned Butter Beans + 1/2 Cup of Bean Liquid Reserve; 2-3 Tablespoons Tahini; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is great for this recipe!; 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder; 0.25 Teaspoon Salt; A Drizzle of Olive Oil; A Sprinkle of Paprika; Some Fresh Chopped Parsley

Description

Butter Bean Hummus is a flavorful way to use these beans. Add everything to a blender and you'll have a delicious snack in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 15 oz (425 g) Canned Butter Beans + 1/2 Cup of Bean Liquid Reserve
2-3 Tablespoons Tahini
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is great for this recipe!
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
0.25 Teaspoon Salt

Toppings (Optional)

A Drizzle of Olive Oil
A Sprinkle of Paprika
Some Fresh Chopped Parsley

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Instructions

Reserve Your Bean Liquid: When you open your can of butter beans, strain them so the liquid ends up in a measuring cup or bowl. (We used canned beans to save time. If you cooked your butter beans on the stove top or in the instant pot, remember to reserve about a cup of the cooking liquid).
Add Everything to a Blender: Add your ingredients to your blender or food processor and blender them until smooth. You can adjust the texture of the butter bean dip with the extra reserved liquid.
Serve: With a blender spatula or any implement you prefer, add the contents of the blender into an airtight container or a plate. Add any toppings when you are ready to serve. Drizzle on a splash of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley to keep it simple, or try a little paprika.

Notes

Note 1: If you forget to reserve the bean liquid, add a few tablespoons of ice cold water with another tiny pinch of salt. Adjust as needed.
Note 2: You can make roasted garlic for this recipe by cutting the top of your garlic head off, adding some oil, wrapping it in aluminum foil and then baking it at 400 degrees F (or 205 degrees C) for about 30 minutes. Squeeze it to remove the skin and add it to your blender.

Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack, Dip, Sauce
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Protein, Health