White Bean Hummus with Smoky Marinated Artichoke Hearts Recipe

Creamy White Bean Hummus topped with tangy marinated artichoke hearts makes the perfect appetizer or healthy snack—easy, delicious, and packed with flavor

White beans, tahini paste, a clove of garlic and a squeeze of lemon round out the ingredients in this White Bean Hummus with Smoky Marinated Artichoke Hearts Recipe and it’s all pureed until completely smooth.  Warm water is the secret to a super creamy hummus because it breaks down the beans beautifully as they whirl around in a high speed blender.  Spoon this luscious pool of hummus into a serving bowl and top it with marinated artichoke hearts.

Drizzle some of the remaining marinating liquid over top and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for delightful flavor.  I adore this White Bean Hummus with Smoky Marinated Arithcoke Hearts as a meal on a hot day or evening served with a crunchy baguette and it’s pretty great to share with friends as an appetizer before an al fresco meal.

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Ingredients

2 cans white cannellini beans, drained – about 28 ounces

1/3 cup tahini paste

1 clove garlic, peeled

juice of 1/2 lemon

1 teaspoons salt

8 grinds of fresh black pepper

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika + a big pinch for sprinkling

6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts in oil

1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1 baguette, optional

(Serves 4-6)

To Prepare:

1. In a high speed blender or food processor, add drained white beans, tahini paste, clove of garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.  Add 1/2 cup warm water and pureed until completely smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes.
2. Pour into serving dish and top with marinated artichokes and drizzle 2 teaspoons remaining marinade over top.
3. Sprinkle with a pinch of paprika and parsley.  Serve with baguette, pita or crackers.  Enjoy!

This White Bean Hummus with Marinated Artichoke Hearts packs up nicely for outdoor excursions or picnics in the park.