Artificial Flavors Free White Bean Rosemary Hummus
Creamy, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times. Cannellini beans blend up impossibly smooth with tahini, bright lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric, giving you layers of flavor that feel anything but basic. The real magic is the quick garlic-rosemary oil — just a minute or two in a skillet transforms those two simple ingredients into something fragrant and golden that perfumes the entire batch. Store-bought dips and spreads are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavors, natural flavor blends, and preservatives you never asked for, so making your own is genuinely the better move. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, from the fresh lemon to the extra virgin olive oil drizzled on top. A shallow well in the center, a sprig of rosemary, and a pinch of red pepper flakes make it look stunning on a table without any extra effort. Scoop it with pita, pile it onto a grain bowl, or just go in with whatever vegetables are in your crisper drawer.
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6 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp water, as needed
For the rosemary oil
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
For serving
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, for garnish (optional)
- pinch of red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped rosemary and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and just turning golden at the edges, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely, as garlic can brown quickly. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the drained white beans, 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Scrape in the cooled garlic-rosemary oil.
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