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White bean hummus with basil oil drizzle! This low-fat hummus is bursting with fresh flavor, perfect as a dip or spread on sandwiches.
I get such a kick out of the Sabra commercial where the dad says, “I’d eat a piece of bark if you put hummus on it”. Yes. Both hands raised. I completely get that, I put hummus on my hummus.
I have the same theory about hummus as I do peanut butter- show me ONE food that doesn’t taste better with a little smear of creamy hummus (or salty peanut butter). It can’t be done. Believe me, I’ve tried. In weaker moments I’ve enjoyed string cheese and hummus, rice cakes and hummus and cold leftover pasta and hummus. I won’t say that all of the above combinations were winners, but I’d do them all again if needed.
I ❤ hummus.
When you go through as many pounds of hummus that BL and I do each week, you learn to make your own. Not only does homemade hummus taste so much better than store bought, it’s also a fraction of the cost (and healthier).
For a creamy, low fat hummus, I leave oil out of the initial puree. I don’t understand hummus recipes that call for almost a cup of oil. That kind defeats the point of hummus, don’t ya think? Instead, I prefer to make a flavorful basil oil to drizzle on top. Not only does this create maximum flavor per bite, it also allows you to control how much oil you want to add.
I sometimes refer to this hummus as my Italian hummus, a nod to using white beans over garbanzo. Honestly, I usually prefer this version over the tradition one. White beans puree into an almost silky texture, perfect for mounding on crispy crackers, fresh tortillas and crunchy vegetables.
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Had some fresh Basil and I’m so glad I found this recipe. It was so good! Thank you:))
Had some fresh Basil and I’m so glad I found this recipe. It was so good! Thank you:))
I LOVE the texture of white bean hummus, and I think I make that version more than chickpea-based hummus! Love that swirl of basil sauce here!
I LOVE the texture of white bean hummus, and I think I make that version more than chickpea-based hummus! Love that swirl of basil sauce here!
Me too! I think I actually prefer it to the chickpeas, much more creamy!
Me too! I think I actually prefer it to the chickpeas, much more creamy!
Basil oil drizzle sounds amazing 🙂 I’d like all my food to be covered in basil oil drizzle haha!
Ha, trust me- after making this oil, I felt the same thing. I drizzled it on pasta and rice 🙂
Ha, trust me- after making this oil, I felt the same thing. I drizzled it on pasta and rice 🙂
Oh my! I love the basil oil!!! And it’s so beautiful too, you’re so stinkin’ smart Alex!
Muah! Thanks Katie!
Muah! Thanks Katie!
Looks delicious and beautiful! That basil oil – I can’t wait to make that once I get my garden going this summer! 🙂
Yes, perfect for the summer! I used the leftovers on a caprese pasta that was SO good. I’ll be sharing it once we get closer to basil season!
Yes, perfect for the summer! I used the leftovers on a caprese pasta that was SO good. I’ll be sharing it once we get closer to basil season!
Looks delicious and beautiful! That basil oil – I can’t wait to make that once I get my garden going this summer! 🙂
I made my own hummus this weekend too and decided that I need to start doing it more often (because it’s SO much more cost effective). This looks absolutely incredible! I’m a sucker for anything with basil, so I’m sure this is amazing!
Yes- such a great cost saver. I think that everytime I pick up a $4 tub 🙂
Yes- such a great cost saver. I think that everytime I pick up a $4 tub 🙂
That basil oil is such a fantastic idea! I love how light and airy white beans make hummus!