this simple high protein hummus is great as a dip with veggies or as a spread for your sandwiches. it is vegan and high in protein .check it out
Servings 2cups
Ingredients
250gcooked lima white beans(or cannellini beans)
4 tbsptahini (sesame seeds paste)
2tbsp virgin olive oil(see notes)
1smalllemon , juice and zest
1scoopvegan protein powder, unflavored
1/2 tspsalt (adjust to taste)
1/4tspcumin powder
1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
4tbsp warm water (or more to thin the spread as needed)
Instructions
in the food processor add the cooked beans with salt,pepper and cumin and pulse until you have a smooth mixture.
add the remaining ingredients and keep pulsing and scraping the edges with a spatula until you have a smooth mixture . adjust the seasoning and lemon juice to your taste.
now while the food processor is on. add the water 1 tbsp at the time and check the spread until it reached the constancy you prefer.
spread in a serving dish garnish with some super seeds like hempseeds , sesame seeds or edible flowers and and a drizzle of oil.
serve and enjoy!
Notes
beans substitution: you can use any bean you like from chickpeas, black beans,red beans or cannellini beans
cooked beans: i usually buy my beans dry and cook them in my smart pot or pressure pot but you can find cooked canned beans in all supermarkets .
olive oil: i like to add olive oil to the spread because it adds a rich earthy flavor but you can skip it if you like a "lighter" version and substitute with more warm water.
protein powder: if you want to skip the protein powder, this won't affect the recipe final taste because it is unflavored. do the recipe with same steps just you dn't need to add water to thin the spread at the end.
storing: you can store this spread in the fridge for up to 5 days and enjoy as snack and spread in you sandwiches.