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Butter Bean and Cumin Hummus

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Canned butter beans called for here make an exceptionally creamy hummus.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves
2 15- to 16-ounce cans butter beans, rinsed, drained
2/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)*
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons (about) water
Pita breads, cut into wedges
Assorted cut-up fresh vegetables
*Sold at Middle Eastern markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop garlic in processor. Add beans and next 4 ingredients; process until smooth. Mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time, thinning to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into bowl. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; thin with additional water before serving, if desired.)

  2. Step 2

    Serve with pita bread and vegetables.

TagsHummusDipBean and LegumeVegetableTahiniStarterSnackDinnerLunchDairy FreeVegetarianMake AheadNo-CookFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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