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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes » White Bean, Garlic & Kale Hummus

    Published: May 13, 2015 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Linda Warren

    White Bean, Garlic & Kale Hummus

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    This White Bean, Garlic and Kale Hummus is better than anything you would buy in the store. It comes together in just a few minutes and taste so creamy, fresh and flavorful you'll want to whip it up every chance you get. A healthy, low carb, and gluten-free appetizer for every occasion.

    Overhead of White Bean Garlic Hummus with flowers.

    My husband is such a special guy and made my Mother's Day so wonderful. It was the first year in a long time with none of our kids nearby, who I really miss, but he showered me with attention and showed off his best cooking skills in the kitchen while I got to relax.

    Since we had a late breakfast he thought an appetizer mid-afternoon would suffice before the awesome dinner he had planned - Steak and Scallops with Champagne Butter.

    Closer overhead of hummus in white bowl with dippers.

    He certainly knows me well when he picked out this recipe for hummus. He knew how important it was to me to serve healthy appetizers and meals and managed to incorporate one of my favs in the mix - kale!

    Why Add Kale to Hummus

    Do you know how good kale is for you? Kale is a low-calorie superfood, about 40 calories per cup, containing 3 grams of protein, plenty of fiber, and a boatload of vitamins, such as A,C & K, as well as minerals like potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Eating kale helps maintain healthy skin & hair, strong bones, aids in digestion and lowers blood pressure and the risk for heart disease and stroke. What more could you want from a simple leafy vegetable? Yum!

    How to Make White Bean Hummus

    Ingredients for hummus in food processor.
    1. Place all ingredients except olive oil smoked papreika and pine nuts in a food processor. Process until smooth. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
    2. When ready to serve, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and place some pine nuts in the center of the dip.
    Closeup overhead of hummus in white serving bowl with dippers like celery and carrots around it.

    He also knows how much I adore garlic, and as long as he is eating it with me, the more the merrier. And didn't he plate it beautifully too? I must be rubbing off on him. 🙂 It was really one delicious & impressive appetizer! I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

    Oh, and by the way, it is gluten-free too for all our gluten-free friends out there. May is Celiac Awareness Month so do your part and make sure you always fix something for them to enjoy at a party you host.

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    Closeup overhead of hummus in white serving bowl with dippers like celery and carrots around it.

    White Bean, Roasted Garlic & Kale Hummus

    A healthy new twist on hummus that is quick and easy. A can of white beans, kale and roasted garlic are all you need to make this delicious appetizer.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 7 cloves garlic
    • 14 oz can white cannellini beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup baby kale leaves tightly packed
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2-3 Tablespoons water
    • Garnishes: Olive oil smoked paprika, pine nuts
    • Dippers - celery carrots, cucumbers, pita chips, pita bread

    Instructions

    • Wrap garlic cloves, skin on, in aluminum foil. Seal and roast in 400 degree oven for 40 minutes. Remove, open foil carefully and let cool slightly.
    • In a food processor, add beans, kale, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Puree until smooth. Add water until it reaches desired consistency, one that is thick and spreadable.
    • Place in sealed container in refrigerator until ready to serve.
    • When ready to serve, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and place a small mound of pine nuts in the center.
    • Serve with fresh veggies, such as celery, carrots, broccoli and cucumber, or pita chips.

    Notes

    Hummus will keep up to 3 days in refrigerator or 1 month when frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg

    This post has been updated. It was first published on May 13, 2015.

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    1. sugarspunrun says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      That is so sweet that he made this for you! I LOVE hummus but my husband won't eat it. I could go for some of this right now!

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      • Linda Warren says

        May 13, 2015 at 9:03 pm

        Come on over and join me and I'll whip some more up just for us!

        Reply

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