Roasted Garlic & White Bean Hummus
This twist on hummus is an excellent alternative for those who want to try something new, or those with allergies. Roasted Garlic & White Bean Hummus is not only healthy, but it's also delicious, and with only a few ingredients, it's very easy to make! The Nostalgic Foodie
Servings: 8
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz dry navy beans
- 1 lemon juiced
- ⅔ cup olive oil divided
- 1½ tbsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 head fresh garlic
Instructions
- Open the bag of navy beans, and sift through to ensure there are no small artifacts or stones that shouldn't be there.
- I used an Instant Pot to cook the beans. For this method, add the beans, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 4 cups of water to the put. Seal, and cook on high for 10 minutes, and let naturally release.
- If you're not using an Instant Pot, soak the beans for as long as you can (preferably several hours) in a bath of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Next, simmer the beans on low for about 60 minutes.
- While waiting for the beans to cook, peel and smash a full head of garlic.
- Add all of the peeled bulbs to a pan with ⅓ cup of olive oil. Simmer on low heat until the garlic bulbs are a rich, golden brown.
- Drain the beans, and add to the bowl of a food processor. Next, add the roasted garlic and oil to the food processor bowl.
- Add ½ tablespoon salt and the teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Put the lid on the food processor and turn on.
- As the food processor runs, slowly drizzle in the remainder ⅓ cup of olive oil and pour in the lemon juice. Blend until the hummus is smooth, or at a consistency to your liking.
- Add the hummus to a bowl, and drizzle olive oil to the top, and add a pinch of paprika.
- Serve, and enjoy!