Build Your Own Bean Hummus

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz cans of beans (ANY KIND) – traditional hummus uses chickpeas, one can drained and one with liquid
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of nutmeg (or any other spice of your choice)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground pepper, to taste
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • Dipping vessel: cucumber, carrots, radish, crackers

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle garlic clove with 1/4 tsp salt and mash with the back of a knife to form a paste.
  2. Add to food processor along with the bean and their liquid, lemon juice, cumin, nutmeg (or other spices), and yogurt. Turn on food processor/blender and stream in olive oil, adding enough to reach a smooth consistency.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and serve with the dipping ingredient of your choice. Hummus will keep in an air tight container for 1 week in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

Build Your Own Bean Hummus Nutrition Facts

  • Number of Servings Per Container: 10
  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 7g, 9%
    • Saturated Fat: 1g, 5%
    • Trans Fat: 0g, 0%
  • Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
  • Sodium: 270mg, 12%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12g, 4%
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g, 13% 
    • Total Sugars: 0g
      • Added Sugars: 0g, 0%
  • Protein: 5g, 9%
  • Vitamin D: 0mcg, 0%
  • Calcium: 40mg, 3%
  • Iron: 1mg, 6%
  • Potassium: 100mg, 9%