Recipe: Lemon Garlic White Bean Hummus

Zesty and flavorful, this lemon, garlic and white bean hummus is the perfect healthy snack. This creamy dish is rich in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A and calcium. Enjoy!

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving 
• ⅓ cup tahini or sesame seed paste 
• ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 
• 4 garlic cloves 
• 2 15-ounce cans of Cannellini drained and rinsed 
• 1-2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 
• ¼-⅓ cup water
  
  

Preparation

1. In a food processor, add the olive oil and tahini. Blend until smooth. Add the lemon juice and garlic then pulse until finely chopped. 
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor: cannellini beans, lemon zest, salt and water (starting with ¼ cup). Blend until the texture is smooth and creamy. Add more water for a thinner texture, and more salt, if desired. 
3. Serve immediately drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh lemon zest. Dip your favorite veggies or whole wheat pita in hummus for an iron-packed snack.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
   
   

Next Steps & Resources: 

• Recipe shared by the oncology dieticians at John Theurer Cancer Center
• Check out our dedicated survivorship class, Moving Forward: Eat Well, Live Well.
• For more research-based information on healthy eating, including recipes, food facts, and interesting articles, go to Healthy Eating - American Institute for Cancer Research and Eat Healthy and Get Active.