How To Make Red Kidney Bean Hummus Food

HUMMUS 4 WAYS USING 4 DIFFERENT BEANS

Steps:

• Drain 1 jar of cooked chickpeas (570g / 20 oz) into a sieve, rinse under cold running water until well cleaned, transfer into a food processor, add in a generous 2 tbsp of tahini paste, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt & black pepper and run the food processor on a low speed, once all the ingredients come together add in a generous 1/3 cup of cold water, run the food processor for 3 to 4 minutes or until you achieve a creamy texture with no lumps, transfer into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley
• Drain 1 jar of cooked pinto beans (570g / 20 oz) into a sieve, rinse under cold running water until well cleaned, transfer into a food processor, add in a generous 2 tbsp of tahini paste, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tsp hot smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt & black pepper and run the food processor on a low speed, once all the ingredients come together add in 1/3 cup of cold water, run the food processor for 3 to 4 minutes or until you achieve a creamy texture with no lumps, transfer into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro and a kiss of sweet smoked paprika
• Drain 1 jar of cooked red kidney beans (570g / 20 oz) into a sieve, rinse under cold running water until well cleaned, transfer into a food processor, add in a generous 2 tbsp of tahini paste, 2 cloves garlic, 10 pimento stuffed green olives, 10 black pitted olives, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt & black pepper and run the food processor on a low speed, once all the ingredients come together add in 1/3 cup of cold water, run the food processor for 3 to 4 minutes or until you achieve a creamy texture with no lumps, transfer into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, add a couple of olives for decoration and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley
• Drain 1 jar of cooked white beans (570g / 20 oz) into a sieve, rinse under cold running water until well cleaned, transfer into a food processor, add in a generous 2 tbsp of tahini paste, 2 cloves garlic, 4 jarred roasted red bell peppers, 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt & black pepper and run the food processor on a low speed, once all the ingredients come together add in 1/4 cup of cold water, run the food processor for 3 to 4 minutes or until you achieve a creamy texture with no lumps, transfer into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle a dash of sweet smoked paprika and top off with freshly chopped parsley

RED KIDNEY BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft and golden.
• Add the kidney beans and their liquid and stir in the tomato paste and spices and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the lime juice to the kidney bean mixture. Take the pan off the heat and when it has cooled a little, process the mixture until it is a bumpy puree. When it is cool, arrange in small bowls and sprinkle over the reserved lime zest.

RED BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend ingredients in a food processor until well combined.
• Chill first or serve immediately with chips, pita or any crusty bread.