Sundried Tomato White Bean Hummus Dip Appetizer

This Sundried Tomato White Bean Hummus is a quick and delicious appetizer or snack for any time of year!

Whip up this white bean dip in just 5 minutes with just a few tasty ingredients.

If you love hummus but want to switch the flavours up, try this sun-dried tomato version!

I love to make hummus like this Easy Roasted Carrot Hummus Dip with Dill & Feta and I’m always looking for unique and delicious flavour combinations!

If you love sundried tomatoes, you’ll love this sundried tomato white bean hummus that blends creamy white beans with sundried tomatoes; it’s a twist on classic hummus that’s perfect for easy entertaining and snacking.

Why you’ll love this white bean hummus

• It’s quick and easy to make!
• Versatile for any season including the holiday season and game day!
• A perfect recipe to make for entertaining or it makes for a great snack.
• You can serve with your choice of pita chips, your favorite crackers, chips or veggies.

Ingredients needed to make this delicious

White beans: I use cannellini beans in this recipe but you could also substitute with butter beans if desired

Sundried tomatoes: make sure to use sundried tomatoes that are packed in oil for this recipe

Oil: olive oil or oil from the jar of the sundried tomatoes

Garlic: two large cloves of garlic are key to any hummus recipe and you can add a third clove of garlic for more garlic flavour

Seasonings: salt and dried oregano elevate the flavours in the hummus

Lemon Juice: the fresh lemon juice rounds out the flavour of the hummus

Tahini: helps to create a super creamy dip

Tomato paste: rounds out the flavour of the sun-dried tomato dip and adds to a red pop of colour

Water: a tablespoon of cold water helps to make the sundried tomato hummus super creamy when blended

How to make this sun dried tomato dip

Step 1: To make the hummus combine beans, tahini, sundried tomatoes, garlic cloves, salt, lemon juice, tomato paste, dried oregano and cold water to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraped the sides down as needed. This process could take 4-5 minutes. Scrape the sides of the food processor bowl as needed.

Step 2: Spread the hummus on a low plate or in a low bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil or oil from the sundried tomato jar, toasted almonds, pinch of chili flakes, dried basil dried oregano and salt.

Step 3: Enjoy with pita chipes or pita bread, crackers, tortilla chips or vegetables.

Expert tips for making this white bean hummus

• Start with 2 cloves of garlic and add the 3rd one if you like more garlic flavour.
• Make the dip ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving, give the hummus a stir and then top with toppings as per the recipe.
• More delicious ways to enjoy this hummus:
  • It makes a great spread for wraps and sandwiches!
  • Layer it or serve it with proteins like chicken or salmon.

Common questions

What if I don’t have tahini?
Instead of tahini you can try using almond butter to ensure the hummus gets the creamy texture you’re looking for.

Can I use a blender instead of a food processor?
Make sure to use a high speed blender if you’re not using a food processor. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a few more times while making the hummus to ensure it fully blends.

What if my hummus is too thick and won’t blend?
If you find you want to thin out the texture of the hummus a bit, try using 1 tablespoon more of cold water and blend after each addition to get your desired consistency.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

More dip recipes to make from the blog

Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Recipe (perfect chip dip!)

The Best Quick and Easy Spicy Buffalo Hummus Dip

The Best Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip Appetizer