Purple Artichoke & White Bean Hummus

Creamy and filled with flavor, this delicious hummus is packed with delectable ingredients, including our tasty purple artichokes.

fork and knife iconServes: 8
timer iconPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes
chef hat iconSource: Le Petit Chef

Dietary Preferences

Low-CalorieGluten-FreeLow-FatLow-Carb

Ingredients

  • 2 large purple artichokes, stem trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Steam artichokes until leaves are tender, about 45-55 minutes.
  2. Remove leaves and set aside; scoop out “choke” (fuzzy section above the artichoke heart).
  3. Chop hearts and reserve about 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  4. Add artichoke hearts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cannellini beans, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt and a few grinds of freshly cracked black pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with remaining olive oil, reserved artichoke hearts, lemon zest, fresh herbs, flaky sea salt and black pepper, if desired. Serve with steamed purple artichoke leaves, fresh cut vegetables and crackers.