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Bean hummus

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Number of servings: 3Cooking time: 2 h 40 minDifficulty: MediumMeal: Breakfast

Bean hummus is a unique twist on the well-known Middle Eastern delicacy. An unusual base of white or red beans allows for a creamy texture and rich flavor.

This recipe doesn't require special culinary skills, and the preparation won't take much time. Beans add a light sweetness to the hummus, and if you have tahini paste, you can completely skip the sesame roasting.

Classic hummus is often served with flatbread and vegetables, and this version is no exception, but by boiling the beans, you can alter both texture and final taste accents.


Variations

- Can be made with red beans for a rich color

- Canned beans can be used without soaking

- Can be made with white beans for a classic appearance


Tenderness secrets

- Soaking in hot water with baking soda speeds up the process by 2 hours

- Roasting sesame and cumin enhances the dish's aroma

- Boiling water from the beans helps achieve a tender consistency


Ingredient tips

- If you have ready-made tahini paste, you can add 50 g instead of roasting sesame

- Lemon juice can be added gradually to taste

- Vegetable or olive oil regulates the density of the hummus


Small culinary nuances

- Sesame can easily burn when frying, so it requires constant stirring

- Beans should be soft and easy to mash when cooking

- Serve warm or chilled with flatbread and celery stalks

Ingredients

Auchan White Dried Beans 500g

250 g

Dr.Oetker Baking Soda 50g

3 g

Bunch Thyme 50g

a few sprigs

Winway Sesame Seeds 100g

75 g

Garlic

1 clove

Mriya Sweet Ground Paprika 20g

1 pinch

Spice Cumin Ground

1 pinch

Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g

5 g

White Sugar

1 tsp

Lemon

1 pc

Borges Refined Olive Oil 0.5l

40 ml

Preparation steps

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Soaking beans — Soak the beans in hot water with added soda, then drain and rinse with cold water. Time: 120 min. Cue: Beans are swollen and softer when pressed.

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Boiling beans — Boil the beans with a few sprigs of thyme for 30 minutes in a 1:4 water ratio. Time: 30 min. Cue: Beans are soft and easily mashed with a fork.

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Roasting sesame — Roast sesame in a dry pan on low heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Time: 5 min. Cue: Sesame has turned golden and aromatic.

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Grinding sesame — Grind roasted sesame in a mortar or blender until paste-like. Time: 3 min. Cue: The mixture is smooth and oiled.

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Preparing garlic — Finely chop one clove of garlic with a knife or mash it. Time: 2 min. Cue: Garlic is finely chopped and aromatic.

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Blending — Place the cooled boiled beans, sesame paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and sugar to a blender bowl. Add 2–4 tablespoons of cold water or bean broth and blend until creamy and smooth. ⏱ 2–3 minutes. Cue: a smooth, delicate mixture without lumps that spreads easily and holds its shape on a spoon.

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Tip Hummus is best served with warm flatbread, crackers, vegetables, or celery stalks. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Bean hummus – a step-by-step recipe with photos Zakaz.ua