Laundry is my favorite chore (if there is such a thing) because while I fold laundry, I can watch TV with absolutely no guilt. This is when I catch up on The Amazing Race and The Next Food Network Star and Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant (I mean…all those TED talks and Masterpiece Theatre.) Basically anything my husband is not interested in watching with me.
So I was folding laundry and catching up with Karley and Jordan in two particularly depressing episodes of not-Masterpiece-Theatre and an episode of Rachael Ray popped on. I don’t know who the guest was, and I don’t know what the recipe was, but it involved canned white beans and a can of artichoke hearts. And I couldn’t get it out of my brain, so I started playing around and I think it’s safe to say I have a new addiction.
So I don’t know if this is actually hummus. Probably not. I kind of don’t really care–it’s bean-y and garlick-y and healthy and delicious and you can use it like you use hummus. So if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, right?
You’re going to need 2 cans of white beans (I used Great Northern Beans), a jar of marinated artichoke hearts (I rinsed and drained them, but they still retain plenty of flavor), 4 cloves of garlic, the juice from a lemon, extra-virgin olive oil (garlic, rosemary, or lemon are particularly delicious), and salt and pepper to taste.
Place rinsed beans,
rinsed artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon juice,
and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the blender and blend until smooth. P.S.–If you’re interested in winning a Blendtec blender, we’re doing a little Instagram giveaway–click here to see what’s up. Anyway. If necessary, add more oil reach desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish. Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Before serving, drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and garnish with a pinch of coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper.
Serve with fresh veggies, freshly baked bread, pita chips, pretzel chips, as a spread on sandwiches, or on salads.
White Bean & Artichoke Hummus
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
2 cans Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
1 14-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed
4 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
2+ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (garlic, rosemary, or lemon are particularly delicious)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Place rinsed beans, rinsed artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, add more oil to reach desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish. Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Before serving, drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and garnish with a pinch of coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper. Serve with fresh veggies, freshly baked bread, pita chips, pretzel chips, as a spread on sandwiches, or on salads.
Questions & Reviews
I really like this! And it’s so simple to make. Thank you for the great recipe! I added a dash of garlic salt.
Just made it and I love it! I hate chickpeas so I never made hummus. LOVE this! Thank you
So easy and yummy! I halved the recipe and it was fabulous… Thanks!
This was fantastic. It is better than hummus. This will be my go to recipe. Put on french artisanal slices which were heated in a 350° oven. I halved the recipe. Perfect. Thanks for sharing. My husband loved it and he doesn’t even lime artichokes.
You are my new FAVORITE person!!! I am not just saying that. Out of the blue I became allergic to hummus. I love hummus. This looks like a wonderful recipe without tahini. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT?! That’s crazy!! And sad. I’m very glad to be your new favorite person, haha. 🙂
Found out that my little man is severely allergic to tahini (sesame seeds). This looks like a fantastic alternative!
Awesome!!!
This looks great. I am also a huge fan of a red pepper white bean dip from smitten kitchen: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/08/dorkalicious/
I love my fitbit!
Fantastic alternative for classic hummus! According to http://happyforks.com/ white beans have more calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium than chickpeas so it’s great option for vegans and vegetarians.
Oh, yay! That’s so good to know!
This looks really good! I think I will give it a try asap
How long do you think the dip will last? Curious of trying to make this on my own but doubt I’d finish it all in a week by myself, even though I’m sure my husband would help a bit.
I would say about a week. BUT. It’s super easy to cut in half–use one can of beans and a small jar of artichoke hearts and you’re good. 🙂
Are you wearing a fit bit? I’m trying to decide if I should get one. The dip looks delicious! I’ll be trying it very soon!
Yes! I love it. I’d love it more if it synced with Weight Watchers–I tend to lose weight better on their program than straight up calorie counting. But I get a good ballpark figure of where I am, you know?
In all the ways you said you eat it you didn’t mention “eat with a spoon” but that would work, right?
I’ve been making white bean hummus for a while now. I do not care for chick pea hummus, so gross! I have never tried it with artichoks before. Definitely going to give it a whirl!
I vaguely remember seeing that episode of Rachel. I believe Brian Boitano was the guest. An audience member asked him what one of his favorite snacks that is quick and easy to prepare was…he demonstrated this dip. Sounds great to me…thanks for doing your laundry and sharing!
I love it! “I mean masterpiece theater and TED talks…”
I think you may have just gotten me to like folding laundry (I don’t mind putting laundry in the machine, but the items to folded usually poles up!). I’m giving myself permission to watch something totally trashy while folding (I.e. Not highbrow or so,etching to make me sound impressive….)
Thank you and thanks for the laugh 🙂
P.s. Going to visit the inlaws in UT soon, to stop at Orson Gygi (sp?) or not….?? I do have to fly home…
For the past year I’ve been telling people I don’t eat hummus because I don’t like it. So wrong!! It’s delicious. I’ve been missing out because of my stubbornness and I’m eager to try making my own!
I also watch the Amazing Race (and Downton Abbey re-runs….and Veggie Tales when folding laundry) Laundry is my “break” for the day =)