White Bean Hummus is an easy, vegan snack or appetizer. Made without tahini, serve it warm or cold– it’s a low calorie, high protein dip that is so yummy!
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If you haven’t tried homemade hummus – you’re missing out on one of the best (easiest) healthy snacks there is.
Store-bought hummus is good… but fresh, homemade hummus is better. Plus it takes minutes to make, and is way cheaper than buying it at the store.
This is one of my favorite quick/easy appetizers to throw together that’s both delicious, and good for you. (Homemade Hummus Recipe, Healthy Bean Dip, Parmesan Chicken Wings and Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip are my other favs!)
What makes this hummus healthy?
You might be wondering – is hummus good for you?
This hummus recipe is! This hummus is 170 calories for 1/3 cup. It has great healthy carbs and fiber from the beans, and it’s made with only 7 ingredients.
There are no preservatives, gums, fillers or anything weird that you might find in store-bought hummus.
Ingredients for White Bean Hummus:
To make this white bean hummus you’ll need:
- cooked white beans (navy, great northern or cannellini)
- olive oil
- salt (optional)
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- lemon juice
There are lots of substitutions listed below for this recipe if you want to swap things out!
How to make White Bean Hummus:
- To make white bean hummus, add all ingredients (except toppings) into your food processor or blender.
- Pulse your hummus until smooth. Depending on the firmness of the beans/your food processor – you made need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
- Pulse until smooth. Place hummus in a serving bowl and garnish with toppings of choice.
Important note: If you’re using canned beans with salt, you may want to cut back on the salt in the recipe. You can always make it without added salt, taste it, and then add more to your taste.
Serving for a crowd? Double or triple this recipe. This is a small batch hummus and only serves 4 people, so make sure to plan accordingly and make more if necessary!
How to serve White Bean Hummus:
You can serve this white bean hummus warm or cold. I actually prefer to put it in the oven at 400 for about 10 minutes and serve it with warm pita bread, but it’s just as delicious cold!
- Pita Bread
- Chips – these chips are yummy!
- Pretzels – (I love these flat ones for dipping!)
- Veggies – Celery, peppers and carrots go well with this.
- A spoon… kidding? Not really. It’s that good.
- On a salad, with these Greek Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls, or alongside Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Substituions for this easy white bean hummus:
Beans: You can make this hummus with any beans you like. We prefer navy, great northern or cannellini beans.
Oil: Avocado oil or melted butter/ghee can be used in place of olive oil. We don’t recommend vegetable oil but it will work
Salt: If you’re watching your sodium intake, skip the salt. If you’re using high-salt/sodium beans – skip the added salt.
Spices: Fresh herbs would be a great addition to this hummus.
Lemon Juice: Lemon juice isn’t necessary but it does add a nice flavor to the hummus. We don’t recommend using pre-juiced/bottle lemon juice. Fresh is always better!
Toppings: You can top this with whatever you like. We like kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese. Toasted pine nuts would be delicious, or even chopped artichoke hearts.
White Bean Dip: You can follow the Healthy Easy Bean Dip recipe and turn this into white bean dip.
Everything White Bean Hummus: You can add everything bagel seasoning to the hummus – it’s delicious!
Weight Watchers: This dip can be lower in points depending on the cheese you use. Regular cheddar cheese is 4 points for 1/4 cup, low fat cheddar cheese is 1 point for 1/4 cup. Lower fat cheddar cheese does not melt the same as regular fat cheese so it may be different!
How to make hummus without tahini:
I don’t keep tahini on hand, so instead – I used olive oil in this recipe! You can use the two interchangeably.
Storing White Bean Hummus
Freezing hummus: I haven’t tried freezing this hummus, but I don’t think it would work. I think It would get a little funky in terms of texture.
Storing: This hummus will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
White Bean Hummus FAQ
White beans and chickpeas are pretty much interchangeable in recipes. You can substitute white beans for chickpeas in this recipe or other recipes.
White beans are also called great northern beans, navy beans, cannellini beans or white kidney beans.
Yes! White beans are super healthy! They’re loaded with fiber, protein and micronutrients.
White beans are not the same as chickpeas. While they are similar in taste and texture, they are not the same
Other healthy snack recipes:
We love these other health appetizer recipes:
- Healthy Easy Bean Dip
- Pineapple Mango Salsa (Whole Foods Copycat)
- Easy Taco Dip
- Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Crispy Chickpeas
- Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Vegetarian Buffalo Dip
White Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 oz cooked white beans navy, great northern or cannellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt* optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon kalamata olives chopped
- 1 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes in oil chopped
Instructions
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse before making hummus.
- In a food processor combine all ingredients except toppings.
- Pulse until smooth. Depending on the firmness of the beans/your food processor – you made need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
- Pulse until smooth. Place hummus in a serving bowl and garnish with toppings of choice.
- *Important note: If you're using canned beans with salt, you may want to cut back on the salt in the recipe. You can always make it without added salt, taste it, and then add more to your taste.
Amara Barbiero says
Such a quick, easy, AND delicious snack or appetizer for a summer cookout. I swapped out the sun-dried tomatoes and added some roasted red peppers and it was just as great. Definitely lighter than a chickpea hummus and doesn’t sit so heavy in your stomach. Loved it! Will definitely make it again.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Amara!! Need to try that with the roasted peppers – it looked so good!!
Yanhel says
I have made this hummus multiple times because it’s so delicious! I love how it’s so easy to make. Thank you for the recipe!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Yanhel! I’m glad you like it!
Carleigh says
White bean hummus is my favorite! I love that this recipe doesn’t use tahini and is so simple. I had all the ingredients already! So good and quick for a snack!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it! Thanks, Carleigh!