Kidney Bean Hummus
Kidney Bean Hummus, a rich and earthy homemade hummus dip recipe made with kidney beans, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Make dip from kidney beans!
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Love kidney beans? Love hummus? Make a kidney beans hummus! This simple recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes and will save you money on buying pre-made hummus each and every week.
👉 Ready to learn how to make kidney beans hummus? Let’s do it!
🍋 Ingredients
- Kidney beans: 1 can of kidney beans or about 1.5 cups cooked
- Garlic: 2 garlic cloves, which can be roasted with the beets for a nice flavor boost
- Tahini: A core ingredient in hummus, tahini is made from ground sesame seeds
- Lemon juice: A tang of acidic lemon juice is standard in most hummus recipes
- Seasonings: A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
- Dipping ingredients: carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, endive, pretzels, pita bread…get creative!
- Recommended tools: food processor
🥣 How to make (step-by-step photos)
1️⃣ Step One: Blend hummus ingredients
Add drained kidney beans, garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor.
Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, stopping periodically to push down any ingredients that are on the sides of the food processing container.
2️⃣ Step Two: Serve and store
To serve the hummus, place blended hummus in a small bowl and serve with dipping ingredients like carrots, celery, pita, or pretzels. Enjoy!
❓ Recipe questions + quick tips
Yes! Though classic hummus uses tahini, or sesame seed butter, in addition to chickpeas, you can make hummus by omitting the tahini if you’re looking for a sesame-free option. This kidney bean hummus is still delicious without tahini.
No, you do not have to use kidney beans from a can for hummus. You can instead soak kidney beans and cook them until soft before making hummus, though it will take longer. Try cooking kidney beans in the Instant Pot to cook them faster.
💡 Ideas for servings
- As a dip. Use this hummus as a dip for fresh vegetables, breads, crackers, or pretzels.
- As a spread. Use this kidney bean hummus as a spread on sandwiches or pita pockets.
- In a smoothie. Make a savory smoothie with kidney bean hummus as its base (great with greens!).
- In a dressing or sauce. Add oil and vinegar to this hummus to make a salad dressing or a sauce.
🧊 How to store
- Refrigerator storage: To store in the refrigerator, simply place in an airtight container and store in for up to 4 days.
- Freezer storage: To freeze, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, simply remove it to the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.
- To thaw after freezing: You may need to stir in extra olive oil for a creamier consistency after freezing.
♻️ Sustainable kitchen tips
Take advantage of kidney bean season. Fresh kidney beans are typically in season at the end of spring, but because they are dried they are available year round.
Use dried kidney beans. Instead of buying kidney beans in the can, buy dried kidney beans and cook them in the Instant Pot in only 15 minutes.
👉 More hummus and dip recipes
Want more dip recipes? Try this Black Eyed Pea Hummus and Golden Beet Hummus Dip.
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Kidney Bean Hummus
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups kidney beans canned or cooked from dry
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- ½ cup olive oil divided
- Optional for dipping: carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, pita bread, pretzels, etc.
Instructions
- Blend hummus: Add kidney beans, garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, stopping periodically to push down any ingredients that are on the sides of the food processing container.
- Serve and store: To serve immediately, place blended hummus in a small bowl and serve with dipping ingredients like carrots, celery, pita, or pretzels. To store, simply place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.