Fresh Basil-White Bean Hummus

"This Italy-inspired hummus is a recipe I created in celebration of my bountiful basil harvest. Did you know that basil has natural antidepressant properties? For me, that's just one more reason to put it in everything!"
 
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Ready In:
5mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
8
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directions

  • Place ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until creamy, scraping sides occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust flavors as desired.

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Reviews

  1. So good! I made this exactly as written, and I don't think I'll change anything next time around. This makes a great sandwich filling, and was a good way to use up my extra basil. Thanks for posting!
     
  2. This is a great way to use up the basil harvest at the end of the season. Next time I make this, I will reduce the amount of lemon.
     
  3. For my taste, the amounts of lemon juice and tahini were a bit much and overwhelmed the basil a little. If I make this again, I'll decrease both.
     
  4. Wow. Just Wow! Made with all super fresh ingredients and used organic cannellini beans. I also used 2 very large garlic cloves, which worked out very well. I served with black bean tortilla chips and will use leftovers in combination with sandwich ingredients. Super!! Thanks so much for sharing!
     
  5. What a wonderful hummus! I was so eager to make this that I used garbanzo beans instead of cannellini as that was what I had in the pantry. My basil is thriving and I was looking for uses. I'll make this again and freeze some for my DH who loves hummus. Thank you for a great recipe.
     
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  1. What a wonderful hummus! I was so eager to make this that I used garbanzo beans instead of cannellini as that was what I had in the pantry. My basil is thriving and I was looking for uses. I'll make this again and freeze some for my DH who loves hummus. Thank you for a great recipe.
     

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http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/451456/Paula+Grad+18.JPG I'm a grad student and also teach at two different schools, so I need some fast/easy recipes. I try to eat vegan, and most of my creations are also gluten-free because my husband is Diabetic/Celiac. I don't post any recipes I have not personally tried and liked.
 
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