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Easy Recipe: White Bean Hummus with Kale and Zucchini

by Stephanie

Easy Recipe: White Bean Hummus with Kale and Zucchini

Are you a hummus person?

My kids only like store-bought hummus!

Grrr. I’m really tempted to keep the container from the store-bought hummus use it for my homemade hummus to trick them. 😂

I like to prep a big batch of veggies every week making lunches and snacks easier for the kids when they’re learning at home.

Personally, I like homemade hummus and I wanted to try something new with the ingredients I had on hand. (Making a dip is a great way to use up leftover veggies in the fridge!)

Enter this White Bean Hummus with Kale and Zucchini!

This is a fresh hummus you can enjoy in the winter or summer months and it’s perfect to eat with all of your prepped veggies or even as a sandwich or wrap spread.

First, why make your own hummus?

  • Making hummus is easier than you think.
  • You can control the ingredients. Many store-bought hummus and dips contain canola and vegetable oils which aren’t good for our overall health.
  • Beans are a great option for added proteins and carbohydrates.

Benefits of White Beans (Navy Beans):

  • High in Fibre, B vitamins, protein, iron and magnesium
  • Balance blood sugar
  • Lower cholesterol
  • Help to lower risk of heart attack
    [source]

Benefits of Kale:

  • Helps to lower cholesterol (even more so if it is steamed)
  • Helps to support the body’s detoxification process.
  • A significant source of vitamins K, C and A
    [Source]

Benefits of Zucchini

  • Good source of vitamin C and many B vitamins
  • Contains Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Good source of fibre
  • High in antioxidants
    [source]

What’s not to like about this amazing superfood white bean hummus!? Try it next time you want to eat something different for a snack.

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White Bean Hummus with Kale and Zucchini

This is a refreshing dip to serve with veggies or as a sandwich spread.
Prep Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • +/- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 zucchini diced
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 3 leaves tuscan/lacinato kale de-ribbed and torn
  • 1 can navy beans 14 oz

Instructions

  • Whirl it all up in a food processor and enjoy with veggies!
  • Cilantro or parsley would also be really good in this dip!

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Hey! I'm Stephanie. I'm a Writer, Culinary Nutrition Expert and Cooking Instructor helping families cook nourishing meals. Read more about me {here}.

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