Butter Bean Hummus

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried butter beans (Lima beans)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.
  2. Drain and discard the soaking water.
  3. Put the beans in a pot and cover with cold fresh water.
  4. Bring to a boil and then simmer, partially covered, until they are very tender but not mushy.
  5. Remove from heat and drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
  6. Put the beans in a food processor fitted with a steal blade.
  7. Add garlic, tahini, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  8. Puree this mixture, and with the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and lemon juice.
  9. If the puree is too thick, pour in a little of the reserved cooking liquid until the puree is silky smooth, I use up about one cup of the cooking liquid.
  10. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and cayenne if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

599 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 46.3g 59% DV
Carbs 48.5g 18% DV
Fiber 16.1g 57% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9864.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 995.3mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 531mcg 59% DV
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 267.8mg 21% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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