Butter Bean Hummus
This simple whipped hummus, with butter bean roots in the South combined with North Africa’s hummus heritage, calls for butter beans, or baby lima beans, which are creamier than the starchy mature varieties.
Filed Under: African Heritage Diet, Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Dips & Sauces, Snacks, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Quick & Easy, Affordable
Active time
5 minutesYield
4 side servingsNutrition
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Ingredients
1 (13-ounce) can butter beans or baby lima beans, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice from half of a medium to large lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Water (optional)
Pinch of sea salt
4 sprigs of parsley, minced optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processer, or mash by hand.
- Blend into a thick, creamy consistency. If too thick to blend, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desiered consistency.
- Enjoy as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for bread, crackers, or any types of vegetables.
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Nutrition
Calories: 150Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 28mg
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 8g
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