If you are familiar with my recipes, you know that I’m a BIG fan of quick, easy, AND delicious combinations. This hummus is one of those.

Loaded with quality protein (white beans, sunflower seeds, tahini, hemp hearts), fats (sunflower seeds, tahini, olive oil, hemp hearts) and carbohydrates (beans, tahini, spinach, parsley), this blend of nutrient powerhouses will definitely meet your energy demands and give your tastebuds a happy dance at the same time!

A note on White Beans:

Easier on Digestion than Garbanzo Beans: while I’m also a big fan of chickpeas, the butter beans have a tendency to be a little easier on the digestive system and, for those who struggle with chickpeas 👋🏽, the butter bean is a great substitute (and also provides a nice, creamy texture).

Degenerative Disease Prevention: Both beans and legumes contain a reliable source of non-digested compounds like fiber, phenolics, peptides and phytochemicals that are associated with reduced risk of many degenerative diseases, namely cancer and heart disease.

Cardiovascular Support: The high fiber quotient and mineral makeup of beans have been associated with lowered blood cholesterol and blood pressure, making them an important staple for cardiovascular disease prevention.

Fiber Content: Both beans and legumes have a diverse fiber profile, supportive of healthy digestion, and providing the body with good satiation, which may encourage healthy weight.

Quality Plant Protein: Consuming a diet high in quality plant protein will help keep the body satiated, energized, nourish the muscles, the brain, and support good immune, hormone, and digestive function. All beans are wonderful sources of plant protein and should be mainstays in a healthy, balanced diet.

Green Goddess Hummus

Makes aprox. 2 cups
1 can butter beans
1/3 cup tahini
2 cups packed baby spinach
½ cup packed parsley
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup hemp hearts
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp coriander
1 tsp salt
Fresh pepper
1 tsp maple syrup

Place all ingredients in your food processor and combine until smooth.