White Bean Hummus With Cranberries

You'll love this creamy White Bean Hummus that's packed with festive holiday flavors! This dip is loaded with dried cranberries, infused with garlic and rosemary olive oil, and topped with crunchy chopped pecans.

Add the unique addition of orange juice for a burst of tart citrus flavor that brings it all together. This delicious dip has a lightly sweet and sour taste and is perfect to pair with all your favorite dippers! 

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• 💚 About This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Festive Recipes You'll Love
• White Bean Cranberry Hummus
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• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 About This Recipe

This cannellini bean hummus is your new favorite holiday appetizer! A hummus base made from healthy white beans and the sweet-tart flavor of dried cranberries. This festive hummus will be a huge hit at your next holiday party or as an appetizer at your cookie swap!

It only takes 7 ingredients to put together this holiday cranberry hummus, and your guests will love the smooth and nutty flavor from the white beans contrasted with the sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans.

If you love unique hummus recipes like this White Bean Hummus, try this super-healthy Homemade Turmeric Hummus, which requires no tahini to make! Or whip up this super tasty Roasted Red Pepper Hummus instead!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• olive oil - ensures your hummus will be full and creamy.
• fresh rosemary - adds a pungent and aromatic flavor that's reminiscent of pine and perfect for a holiday dip.
• garlic cloves - provide a sharp and savory garlic flavor that brings out the other ingredients.
• white beans - act as a replacement for chickpeas and create a smooth and creamy hummus base with a nutty and mildly earthy flavor.
• orange juice - for a burst of citrus flavor that lightens things up.
• salt - brings out the flavor of the white beans.
• dried cranberries - for a pop of gorgeous red color as well as an infusion of distinctly festive holiday flavor.
• pecans - add a nice crunch for texture variation.

🔪 Instructions

1. Saute the rosemary and garlic cloves in olive oil until fragrant.
2. Pour the oil, rosemary, and garlic into a food processor with white beans, salt, orange juice, and cranberries, then blend until smooth. Top your White Bean Hummus with extra cranberries and pecans and serve with your favorite dippers!

❔ FAQs

Another great dip recipe is this Swiss chard tahini dip, featuring tender cooked chard ribs with a zesty lemon tahini dressing. You have to try it!

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Be sure not to burn the olive oil. Only cook long enough to start releasing the fragrances from the garlic and rosemary.
• Any kind of blender or food processor will get the job done when it comes to blending your ingredients. Be sure to scrape the sides as you go.
• Drizzle the hummus with a bit of olive oil just before serving for extra moisture, smoothness, and a pretty presentation.
• If you find your hummus is too thick, add small amounts of water and blend until it's the desired consistency.
• I recommend letting your hummus sit in the fridge for an hour or two before serving. This allows all of the flavors to meld together.

📌 Making this cranberry hummus is a great way to gather your friends and family for a tasty and festive appetizer around the holidays! Enjoy around the fire with a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• I like to use cannellini beans, but any kind of white beans will work for this white bean hummus. That includes great Northern beans, butterbeans (or baby lima beans), and navy beans.
• Serve with crackers, chips, veggies, pieces of bread, pretzels, and more!
• This cannellini bean hummus also make a great companion for cheese boards and charcuterie boards.

🥫 Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing your cannellini bean hummus.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

If you want to make a delicious snack platter, make another one of these recipes to go along with your cranberry hummus. Serve some Pretzels Bites with Olive and Parmesan for dipping, or pair with a Homemade Queso or Guilt-Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip. You could even try serving your hummus in Tortilla Bowls for a fun twist!

This Christmas charcuterie board is perfect to serve at your holiday gathering alongside this hummus. Everyone will love the festive colors and tasty flavors!

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