White bean, artichoke hummus

Roasted artichoke white bean hummus. Photo by Shara Cooper.

Here’s a fun take on the classic.

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  or 1 1/2 cups cannellini beans cooked from dry

• 170 mL (6 fl oz) jar of pickled artichokes
  (opt) remove on large chunk or artichoke to chop in after

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves roasted garlic

• 1 tbsp tahini

• juice of half a lemon

• 1 tsp salt

• (opt) minced chives for garnish

• (opt) sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. add beans, artichokes (including brine), oil, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and salt to blender

2. blend until smooth

3. garnish as desired

4. enjoy!