Snacks

High fiber

Plant-based

10 minutes

Herby white bean hummus & crunchy veg

A lemony, herb-packed dip made with white beans instead of chickpeas. Lighter, creamier and ready in ten minutes.

Prep

10 min

Cook

No cook

Serves

4

Per serving

210 kcal · 7 g fiber

Herby white bean hummus with crunchy vegetables and roasted chickpeas

Ingredients

Serves

4

  • 1 can (400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 tbsp tahini

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 small garlic clove

  • 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 to 3 tbsp cold water

  • Salt and black pepper

  • Crunchy vegetables: carrots, radishes, cucumber, snap peas

To serve: a drizzle of olive oil, roasted chickpeas and flaky salt.

Method

  1. Blend the beans, tahini, lemon juice and garlic until smooth.

  2. Add the herbs and olive oil and blend again, adding cold water until creamy.

  3. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Spread in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and top with roasted chickpeas.

  5. Serve with the vegetables for dipping.

Tips & swaps

  • Low-FODMAP: use garlic-infused oil and keep to a quarter cup per serving.

  • Make ahead: keeps 4 days in the fridge in a sealed jar.

  • Lunchbox: spread it in a wrap with roasted vegetables and greens.

Why it’s good for your gut

White beans bring plant protein and prebiotic fiber that feeds your gut bacteria. Pairing them with raw vegetables makes a snack that keeps you full.

Per serving

Calories

210

Protein

7 g

Fiber

7 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fat

13 g

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