Rosemary Garlic White Bean Hummus

This sophisticated twist on traditional hummus uses creamy white beans and aromatic rosemary for an elevated appetizer that pairs beautifully with crusty bread, vegetables, or crackers.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Great Northern Beans, soaked overnight and cooked
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil for roasting
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for hummus
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Redmond Real Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2-4 tablespoons water as needed
  • Extra rosemary and olive oil for serving

*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss whole garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast 15-20 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Cook soaked great northern beans in fresh water for 60-90 minutes until very tender. Drain, reserving some cooking liquid.
  3. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into food processor. Add cooked beans, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Process until smooth and creamy, adding water or reserved bean liquid as needed for desired consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or rosemary as needed.
  6. Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh rosemary.

Notes

  • Use canned beans to reduce total time to 15 minutes
  • Add sesame paste for more traditional hummus flavor
  • Substitute Thyme or Oregano for different herb profiles
  • Hummus keeps refrigerated 5 days and improves in flavor overnight