Bean Hummus
Description
It works for both holidays and everyday meals. Below I’ll go into more detail. The appetizer is ready. Serve right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the white beans in water for 8–10 hours beforehand. Then rinse the beans and drain in a colander.
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Step 3
Transfer the beans to a pot, pour in water, and bring to a boil.
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Step 4
Add a pinch of baking soda so the beans cook faster and turn out smoother in texture. Cook for about 1–1.5 hours until the beans are tender.
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Step 5
The cooked beans should mash easily into a puree with your fingers.
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Step 6
Drain the cooked beans in a colander and let the cooking liquid drip off. Save the liquid; you can add it to the hummus later.
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Step 7
Squeeze the juice from the lemon. Strain it through a fine sieve to remove the pulp and seeds.
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Step 8
Peel the garlic and chop it.
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Step 9
Transfer the beans to a blender. Add all the spices, salt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini.
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Step 10
Blend until smooth and uniform. Taste the hummus and add more spices or salt if needed. If the consistency seems too thick, add a little of the liquid the beans were cooked in.
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Step 11
Bean hummus is ready. Enjoy your meal!