Silky Smooth White Bean Hummus, Meditteranean Style

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 3 Artichokes
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 (14.5 ounce can White bean

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup Well-stirred tahini

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Zaatar spice

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5/16 cup California olive ranch everyday olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted

• Liquids

  • 1/4 cup Reserved bean water

Found on heartbeetkitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can white bean, drained, and liquid reserved
• ¼ cup well stirred tahini (or use my recipe to make your own!)
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch Everyday Olive Oil
• ¼ cup reserved bean water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• toppings:
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1½ tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 2 teaspoons zaatar spice
• a few marinated artichokes, lightly chopped

Directions

• Place the garlic, beans, tahini, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend and processor for 20 seconds, stop to scrape sides, then blend for 20 more seconds. Add bean water, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Puree for two minutes, just keep it buzzing, to create the really really smooth texture.
• At this point youre ready to garnish and serve. But if youd like it to be a little thicker, you can refrigerate for 15 minutes. Spoon into bowl and top with parsley, pine nuts, zaatar, and artichokes. Serve.