Navy bean hummus

 

Great to pack in a lunch or enjoy with guests. Navy beans are smooth and have a wonderful flavour for spreads. Try using it instead of mayonnaise in your next sandwich for an extra hit of protein and fibre.

This recipe has been adapted to include Health Canada’s food safety guidance.

by Emily Richards PH Ec.
89 cal Serves 12
Prep time 0h 5m
Cook time 0h 8m
Total time 0h 13m
A bowl of navy bean hummus next to a pile of seasoned bagel crisps on a wooden tray.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean and dry all food preparation surfaces.
  2. Step 2

    Gently rinse fresh basil, fresh thyme and garlic cloves under cool running water before preparing the ingredients.
  3. Step 3

    For the bagel crisps, slice bagels into strips; place in resealable bag. Drizzle with oil and chili powder and toss to coat.
  4. Step 4

    Place on large baking sheet and toast in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 8 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse beans until coarse. Add stock, basil and thyme and puree until smooth. Stir in garlic. Serve with bagel crisps.

Nutritional information

Per serving (2 tbsp (25mL) hummus dip and about 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the bagel crisps)

Calories
89
Protein
5 g
Sodium
195 mg
Potassium
168 mg
Total fat
1 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
1 mg
Carbohydrates
16 g
Fibre
3 g
Sugars
0 g
Added sugars
0 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2013.