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Butter Bean Hummus

Aug 3, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 20 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegan
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Hummus is a delicious snack when paired with some pita bread and crunchy vegetable sticks. Our Butter Bean Hummus is a little twist on a classic hummus recipe that would use chickpeas. Easy to adapt with different flavours, it's ready in minutes and one of our favourite butter bean recipes.

A bowl of bean hummus next to sliced pita bread, carrot sticks and cucumber sticks.

We eat a lot of hummus in our house as it's my favourite snack and the kids love it. However, my husband is allergic to chickpeas, so I have to use a different bean to make hummus for him.

This isn't just for people allergic to chickpeas, you might just be looking for new ways to eat butter beans. Still all the classic hummus flavours of tahini, lemon and garlic, but with butter beans.

You can use it as a dip, or you can use it as a spread on a sandwich or even stirred into pasta for something a little different and it goes really well on our Grazing Platter.

If you are looking for some more butter bean recipes, then why not try our delicious White Bean Salad, super quick Butter Bean Salad, comforting Butter Bean Soup, easy Spanish Beans or our vegan White Bean Pasta?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • How to Make Butter Bean Hummus - Step by Step
  • Serving Suggestions
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You Will Love It

  • A twist on hummus - You don't just have to use chickpeas to make hummus, as any white beans work. This butter bean hummus is our favourite though.
  • Adaptable - The great thing about hummus is that you can adapt it with different flavours. You can blend roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes in to. Or why not use butter beans in our Roasted Carrot Hummus.
  • Stores well - We love making a big batch of this and keeping it in the fridge for easy snacks throughout the week.

How to Make Butter Bean Hummus - Step by Step

One: Put all of the ingredients into a blender.

Hummus ingredients in a blender jug as viewed from above.

Two: Blend until smooth.

A bowl of bean hummus.

Serving Suggestions

Hummus is the best dip! You can't go wrong with some warm pita bread and crunchy sticks of cucumber, bell pepper and carrots. Why not try our Homemade Flatbread Recipe that is perfect for tearing up and dipping in this. You can also dip our Baked Tortilla Chips into it.

Butter bean hummus is far more than just a dip though. We like spreading it on a sandwich instead of mayo and you can even stir it into warm pasta for a creamy sauce.

Hummus topped with oil and a sprinkling of ras el hanout.

Storage

Store: This will keep in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: If you are wondering if you can freeze hummus, then the answer is yes! Plain hummus tends to freeze better than flavoured hummus, but it will still freeze well. You can either put it in a little air tight container and put it in the freezer, or you can put spoonfuls on to baking paper on a tray and then put that in the freezer (flash freeze). Once that is frozen, then you can peel them off the paper and put them in a freezer bag in the freezer. This is great for individual portions.

Defrost: You can defrost it in the fridge overnight. You will need to give it a really good stir before serving.

Extra Tips

  • We added some ras-el-hanout on top of the hummus before serving but sumac or even just a pinch of chilli or paprika will work.
  • For a different flavour, stir some pesto into the hummus.
  • Make sure you are using a high powered food processor to get the hummus super smooth.
  • To make the hummus even lighter, add a couple of tablespoons of the water drained from the beans.
  • For a spicy version, add a drizzle of your favourite hot sauce before serving.
A hand dipping a piece of pita bread into some hummus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is butter bean hummus vegan?

Yes, this is a vegan recipe.

Can I use dried butter beans?

We used a can, to make it much easier, but you can use dried butter beans that have been soaked and cooked.

Is butter bean hummus gluten free?

Yes, this is gluten free, you just need to make sure that there is no any cross contamination and that whatever you are serving it with is gluten free too.

Can I make oil free hummus?

Yes, you can leave the oil out. Just add a little bit of water to thin it out.

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If you’ve tried this butter bean hummus recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

A bowl full of butter bean hummus, toped with oil and spices.

Butter Bean Hummus

By: Dannii Martin
Our Butter Bean Hummus is a little twist on a classic hummus recipe that would use chickpeas. Easy to adapt and ready in minutes.
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
4.85 from 19 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Sauce/Spread
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep: 1 minute min
Total: 1 minute min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 235 g (1.25 cups) Butter beans - canned; drained weight
  • 2 tablespoon Tahini
  • 4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon - juice only
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Put all of the ingredients into a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.

Recipe Tips

  • We added some ras-el-hanout on top of the hummus before serving but sumac or even just a pinch of chilli or paprika will work.
  • For a different flavour, stir some pesto into the hummus.
  • Make sure you are using a high powered food processor to get the hummus super smooth.
  • To make the hummus even lighter, add a couple of tablespoons of the water drained from the beans.
  • For a spicy version, add a drizzle of your favourite hot sauce before serving.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

 

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Comments

  1. Pen says

    February 09, 2024 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipie. Think it achieves a smoother blend easier than chickpeas which I always find I can never get as smooth as the supermarket.

    Reply
    • Dannii Martin says

      February 18, 2024 at 8:22 am

      We find it smoother too!

      Reply
    • Linsy says

      May 22, 2025 at 1:53 am

      Try warming the chickpeas first in microwave, it certainly helps make a smoother humous

      Reply
  2. Tara says

    August 05, 2022 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fun twist using butter beans! The flavors in this hummus sound amazing. Definitely a delicious appetizer.

    Reply
  3. Rachna says

    August 05, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    This butter bean hummus version is a genius. I can imagine how creamy the texture must be. I am going to try this recipe soon.

    Reply
  4. Katherine says

    August 05, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great twist on hummus! Yum.

    Reply
  5. Michele says

    August 05, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    This was my first time making butter bean hummus but it won't be my last! This was so good!

    Reply
  6. Ava M. says

    August 05, 2022 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    This seems an interesting recipe, something different from the traditional hummus with chickpeas. Thank you! Will give a try soon since I have all ingredients at home :)

    Reply
  7. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    August 05, 2022 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Love the idea of using butterbeans for a different flavour and the garnish ideas are great too.

    Reply
  8. Mahy says

    August 05, 2022 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE hummus. I use it so often that I am always on a hunt for a new recipe. Love it!

    Reply
  9. Ana F. says

    August 05, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out amazing! My partner loved it and asked me to only stick to this recipe from now on! Thank you always for all the wonderful and easy to follow recipes!

    Reply
  10. Luci Petlack says

    August 04, 2022 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    I love finding different ways to make our homemade hummus. I haven't seen butter beans before though. I can't wait to try it - and that single-serve freezer idea is SO SMART!! Thank you.

    Reply
  11. Andrea says

    August 04, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    5 stars
    Butter beans give the hummus a unique and delicious flavor. Perfect hummus for snacking.

    Reply
  12. Jill says

    August 04, 2022 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    I have yet to meet a hummus I don't enjoy. Looking forward to trying this new to me version!

    Reply
  13. Janessa says

    August 04, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    I had not thought to make hummus out of butter beans before. I can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  14. Carrie Robinson says

    August 04, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    I just love making my own homemade hummus! :) I have never tried using butter beans before though.

    Reply
  15. Chantel says

    August 04, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    What if u don't have a blender?

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      August 05, 2022 at 8:37 am

      You could mash it with a fork, but hummus really needs to be blended to be smooth.

      Reply
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