White Bean & Thyme Hummus

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White Bean & Thyme Hummus

Yield 7

ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable broth (to thin if needed)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat to medium a generous olive oil spray and cook garlic for one minute (do not allow to brown), then add onion and cook until softening (but not brown), add a little water or vegetable broth to prevent browning if necessary.
2. Add beans, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine well. Allow to cool.
3. Add mixture to a food processor or high-speed blender. While it's processing pour in olive oil, and vegetable broth if necessary to thin. Adjust salt.
4. Scoop out of processor and refrigerate for 2 hours or more to allow better texture and melding of flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

100

Fat

4 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

10 g

Fiber

3 g

Net carbs

7 g

Sugar

0 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

90 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg