Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 119.0

Total Fat: 4.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 101.2 mg
Total Carbs: 16.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 5.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus calories by ingredient

Introduction

Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, but cannellini beans (white kidney beans) yield a fluffy texture and buttery taste. You'll love this variation on a classic. Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, but cannellini beans (white kidney beans) yield a fluffy texture and buttery taste. You'll love this variation on a classic.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes*

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

1 (14.5-ounce) cannellini beans

juice of one lemon (about 3 T)

1 T olive oil

*Choose water-packed or dried rather than oil-packed. If you use dries, soak them in hot water if they're particularly brittle and reserve the water to thin the hummus*

Tips

Mix this puree into your favorite pasta sauce for a higher-protein, almost-fat-free cream sauce.
Or use less water and use in place of ricotta cheese in lasagna or stuffed pastas.

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Directions

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse several times, then let it run it until pureed. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches the desired consistency.

Serving Size: 4 servings, 1/4 cup each

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

ADNAW_YOTS

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

We made this last night. It was awesome. We roasted fresh red peppers prior to making it and added it into it. Our friends loved it as well. - 4/1/12
JAMRO16

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

This is very tasty. I drained and rinsed the beans. Also, used my immersion blender to puree and it worked well, left some small bits of sun-dried tomatoes, which was good. I will make this again, next time will reduce oil and use more water to reduce fat content. - 4/1/12
LILDICKENS2

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Love it on pita bread pizza instead of pizza sauce and cheese!!!! - 3/31/12
CD13311049

Incredible!

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

This is a fantastic recipe idea. The type of beans used does give a creamier texture.I used dried basil (rather than fresh) and oregano, 5 olives (15g) instead of olive oil,3T fat free sour cream to get desired consistency and for more protein, 1 hard boiled egg white.(35g dried tomatoes) - 4/11/13
CD12946636

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Hi. This sounds delish! I'm wondering, has anyone tried it with chickpeas? And is the recommendation to not use sundried tomatoes in oil just a calorie thing, or do they not work well in the recipe? I think the taste would be incredible if they can be used successfully... Anyone?
- 3/31/13
JAZZEJR

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fantastic! I added one tablespoon of tahini. - 3/31/13
LARRYM32

Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

better than most hummus recipes - 3/31/14
MARIASPARKLE

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I am eating this with tears in my eyes. It's ABSOLUTELY divine! And so easy to make! I made it with chickpeas, as that's all I had, but I'll try cannellini beans next time. Thanks for sharing with us :-) - 3/31/14
NORASPAT

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love HUMMUS but I eat the lot. DH does not like it. I am about to try this recipe, I will be back ~~~Pat in Maine ~~~~~~ - 11/9/13
LGAGNE47

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Am definitely going to try it, my daughter-in-law cannot eat sesame seeds, so this will work very well. I'm also excited to try it and will be making it today! Thanks for the recipe... - 4/23/13
ONMYWEIGHDOWN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thanks for sharing, will make again and again!! I did add a tablespoon of Tahini!! - 4/8/13
ROBBIEY

Incredible!

this is so good, love it with chips - 6/10/21
MDOWER1

thanks - 3/10/21
TERMITEMOM

Incredible!

This is awesome! Easy to prepare too, thank you. - 2/24/21
ADRIENALINE

Incredible!

This tastes great - 2/24/21
JULIJULINN

Very Good

Pureed the beans...and don't neglect the lemon. It adds perfect touch. - 2/24/21
CARD512002

I do not like hummus, so I will not be trying this one - 2/24/21
TAT2EDCARE_BEAR

Looks really good and I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing! - 2/24/21
CECTARR

Thanks - 9/14/20
REGILIEH

O.K.

Not for my family - 8/30/20
PICKIE98

I would have to cook my own beans since the sodium content is one third of my daily allowance, but it sounds lovely. - 7/19/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 5/1/20
PREMAM

I thought this was fabulous...but I was the only one. The others prefer my normal way of making hummus which is using chickpeas. - 2/25/20
GOFORGIN

Good

Ok - 2/24/20
SHERYE

Awesome recipe - easy to make and easier to enjoy - 2/24/20
CKEYES1

Have never used cannellini beans - 2/24/20
JIACOLO

This looks great! - 2/24/20
PIZZA5152

Not a hummus fan - 2/24/20
SUGARSMOM2

Incredible!

nice for a change of taste . . - 2/24/20
BABY_GIRL69

Good

This was pretty decent. - 8/19/19
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 6/22/19
TWEETYKC00

Not bad , thanks. - 6/17/19
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yummy! - 5/17/19
CHERYLHURT

Great - 4/12/19
METAFUKARI

Its a great recipe, no substitutions~ - 4/12/19
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Delicious! - 4/5/19
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUM - 3/2/19
PLATINUM755

Incredible!

This is special. We were thoroughly surprised at how good this was...especially using roasted peppers. We will definitely make this again...soon! - 2/27/19
NASFKAB

Great idea - 2/27/19
RAZZOOZLE

Very Good

yum - 2/25/19
JAMER123

This looks really good. I will be trying in the near future. - 2/24/19
BONDMANUS2002

Interesting - 2/24/19
PWILLOW1

I liked the smoother texture of beans rather than chickpeas. I cut the oil in half and chopped in 3 green olives. - 2/24/19
ETHELMERZ

Bad

Bad tasting stuff, even the raccoons would not eat it. - 2/24/19
FISHGUT3

thanks - 2/24/19
PLCHAPPELL

Not a hummus fan - 2/24/19
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 8/18/18
KITTYHAWK1949

thanks. love hummus - 8/13/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Incredible!

So delicious! - 8/13/18
DEE107

different - 8/7/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was tasty and our friends liked it very much. - 8/2/18
BIKE4HEALTH

Hummus is one of my favorite...I even make my own Tahini - 6/5/18
GEORGE815

Great recipe - 6/5/18
NANCYPAT1

Interesting - 5/31/18
CD1987279

Great for lunchtime - 4/16/18
AJB121299

nice - 4/16/18
MOMMY445

Good

good - 4/8/18
SUNSHINE99999

tasty - 4/4/18
DRLMAZ

yummy - 3/1/18
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

Love homemade hummus - 2/27/18
KACEYSW

Incredible!

I love this recipe and use it with traditional garbanzo beans. - 2/26/18
MELISSABRILL

Will definitely have to try this one
- 2/25/18
ARTJAC

NICE - 2/24/18
REDROBIN47

I've never tried making hummus. It sounds incredible so I plan to try it after grocery shopping. Will rate it when I do. - 2/24/18
MIYAMO

Will definitely try it. - 2/24/18
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Not a fan of hummas. - 2/24/18
KITT52

Good

This was really good ... I used veggies sliced and the humus as a dip.... basil pesto added to hummus is good too - 2/24/18
VHAYES04

Sounds good - 2/24/18
PEGGY-BEE

My husband's favorite variation on humus but I stick to the garbanzo beans as I detest white beans (and always wonder why as I love any other beans) - 2/24/18
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum. - 2/24/18
4CONNIESHEALTH

Incredible!

This is a favorite! - 2/24/18
SIMPLY_JAE

At first I did not think I would like it.. but it was good - 2/24/18
ALEXTHEHUN

This sure looks delicious and is probably not too difficult. - 2/24/18
RYCGIRL

very good - 2/24/18
BILLTHOMSON

Very Good

Delicious and a good treat - 2/24/18
CD6913562

I have never made humus but I do really enjoy it so I guess it is time to try my had at making it. - 2/24/18
KATHYJO56

Incredible!

This is so yummy with fresh veggies - 10/23/17
2DAWN4

Can't wait to try it! - 10/22/17
JANIEWWJD

Delicious!!! - 10/10/17
RO2BENT

I guess you could make it lower fat by doing it yourself - 10/2/17
KITTYF54

Love hummus - 9/28/17
COURTENAYE

Love hummus! - 9/25/17
NISSANGIRL

Great flavor will def make again! - 9/2/17
BUSYGRANNY5

Very Good

Very tasty!!! - 8/29/17
JIBBIE49

yum - 8/9/17
MNABOY

Very Good

Wonder if tahini would add something? - 8/7/17
1RETSGM

OK
- 7/25/17
CD4114015

Incredible!

10000 - 6/21/17
JVANAM

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sometimes you have to go out on the ledge to see the view of where you want to be. - 6/1/17
JUDY1676

I might try this - 5/30/17
BRIARGAL

Incredible!

Took this to a party tonight and there were no leftovers! - 5/8/17
RAPUNZEL53

Will try! - 4/25/17
POSEY440

I will try it - 4/2/17
LESSOFMOORE

I do like hummus and pizza, so it sounds good! - 2/25/17
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

Looking forward to trying this. - 2/24/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

looks good - 2/24/17
NANASUEH

Yummy - 2/24/17
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

My husband night love this basil and sun-dried tomato hummus recipe! - 2/24/17
JUNETTA2002

Good

Good recipe going to try it. - 2/24/17
JOHNMARTINMILES

I generally do not eat humus but this might be worth a try - 2/24/17