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Butter Bean Hummus with Crispy Shallots

Butter Bean Hummus

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A real crowd pleaser at the 2015 Southern Wildlife Expo in Charleston, SC.
Course Appetizer
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 tbs. extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 small shallot sliced into thin slivers
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 15 oz. cans Margaret Holmes Seasoned Butter Beans, drained (reserve 3 tbs. liquid)
  • 2 tbs. sesame tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3-4 dashes Glory Foods Hot Sauce
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbs. olive oil in a small skillet and fry shallots until almost crisp.
  • Remove from heat and stir in garlic and cumin; set aside.
  • Place Margaret Holmes Seasoned Butter Beans, reserved liquid, tahini paste, lemon juice, Glory Foods Hot Sauce and salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  • Process until just smooth and creamy (do not over process or hummus will turn into a paste).
  • Scrape into a serving dish and stir in the shallot mixture. Serve with pita bread or chips.