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I love it when weelicious moms email me to ask if I can figure out how to recreate a pre-made food they love from the grocery.

Not too long ago, a mother wrote that her daughter adored Trader Joe’s White Bean Basil Hummus and could I help her figure out how to make it homemade. Hummus is very easy to make, but figuring out the exact flavor proportions of a particular recipe can be tricky. I played around with this one for a while, adding a little of this and a little of that, until I thought I came up with the perfect balance. Then, I ran around the house with a handful of spoons making my whole family do a blind taste test to decide which one was better. It was unanimous_ the homemade version won hands down.

Sure, it may be a lot easier to simply buy a tub of your favorite hummus at the grocery, but after tasting this smooth and creamy version I bet you’ll agree it’s worth the time (and money!) to make it on your own. Thanks for your requests, readers!

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White Bean Basil Hummus

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Servings: 1.5 cups
Author: Catherine McCord
Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Serve with vegetables, pita chips or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g
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About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

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  1. I can no longer get this hummus at Trader Joe’s and it was my favorite. I looked for recipes and came across this one. I just made it and it’s delicious! It’s better than Trader Joe’s. Thank you!!!

  2. I can no longer get this hummus at Trader Joe’s and it was my favorite. I looked for recipes and came across this one. I just made it and it’s delicious! It’s better than Trader Joe’s. Thank you!!!

  3. […] from Weelicious. Tastes just like the Trader Joe’s […]

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    […] chickpea puree into fabulous dips using ingredients from edamame to beets. My favorite is her white bean and basil hummus which makes an excellent baby meal and healthy mama snack. Keep those pita chips […]

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  6. A quick version I made is:
    Puree 1 lg. can white beans and 1/3c. Kirkland (COSTCO) Pesto (in the jar).. Add 1t.. lemon juice. Yummmm.
    PS: you can freeze the pesto sauce in ice cube trays and freeze them in a zip-lock bag for future use!

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  8. […] week of Trader Joe’s white bean basil hummus. A quick online search yielded this recipe from Weelicious, and I’m happy to say that it is just as good as the original. Oh, and I should say that I […]

  9. Yes, you can use dry beans. Just soak and cook them according to the package directions first!

  10. Awesome! Was looking for another recipe and came across this. Have been telling friends about Trader Joe’s white bean hummus and their mediterranean hummus because its so good so excited to try this. We are not that close to TJ’s so now I could have this anytime I want!

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  13. I bought hummus and accidentally left it out in the grocery bag on the counter for about 1 1/2 hours. If I put it in the fridge now will it be ok?

  14. I have some hummus here but I’m out of pita bread. What else can I eat with this hummus so it doesn’t go to waste?

  15. How much is a “can” of beans? Cans come in lots of different sizes, so please be more precise on measurements

  16. […] In planning my daughter’s second birthday party, I figured I’d buy pita chips and hummus to serve with pizza to the family who will be coming  back for dinner/cake. My friend Kate asked me what I’d be cooking and I was kind of stumped. Fruit salad? That’s all I had planned. I started googling white bean hummus, and came up with this delicious recipe. It could not have been any easier, it was SIMPLE! (For the record, I spent most of the day preparing, and even made some salsa instead of buying it! Go me!) White Bean Basil Hummus (Makes 1 1/2 Cups)  Found on Weelicious […]

  17. This may have been said already, but I also use it instead of pesto on pasta. Tastes the same and we all get a higher protein vegetarian meal! And great for me since I can’t eat dairy right now.

  18. I love this dip! thanks for sharing. I added half of a can of artichoke to this and it’s perfect.

  19. This is A-MAY-ZING… My husband, who hates hummus devours it. My 21 month old will eat anything if I put this on it, and she loves to help me make it in the kitchen. Thank you!!!!

  20. Hi – you said 1 cup basil but do you pack the basil? Firmly pack? Gently pack? into a 1 cup measure? 😀

  21. Hummus is a staple in our house, too. My 10 month old absolutely loves it! This sounds so good. Now I just have to run to the market tomorrow for some fresh basil. Thanks for the recipe!

  22. You have the option of putting dried basil in the hummus but if you do, put 1- 1 1/2 tbsp since it is stronger. Again, the flavors will be different from using fresh basil. Let me know if it works 🙂

  23. I currently have everything but the fresh basil, only dried. can i still use that? if so, how much?

  24. This is so delicious! My 3yo daughter and I just made it and nearly ate the whole bowl. She won’t eat beans as is, so thank you so much for this recipe. It’s going to be a staple in our fridge, especially with all of the fresh basil growing in the garden.

  25. Yum! I too have noticed that fresh citrus juice is so effective at making canned beans taste fresh. Black beans + lime juice is another good combo.
    Now I need some basil…

  26. THANK YOU!!! I’m moving away from my Trader Joe’s in 3 weeks and so happy to have this! Thank you! 🙂

  27. My son is allergic to sesame what would you suggest to replace the Tahini with as I would love to try it?

  28. Perfect timing! I have a $2 basil plant from Trader Joe’s that has taken off and turned into a basil shrub! Besides pesto (which I’ve been making by hand and to order), I’ve been looking for a recipe to use up heaps of basil. This ought to do it and it sounds delicious!

    p.s. – I know that acid is generally to taste, but about how much lemon juice (by volume) would you estimate? I like to have a starting point because I’ve got some pretty big lemons!

  29. I love the stuff from TJ’s…but we live far enough away that I don’t get it very often. I can’t wait to make this when the basil in my garden starts to grow!

  30. This looks delicious! I’ve seen the white bean basil hummus at TJ’s, but haven’t ever tried it. I’d much rather make my own anyway. Thanks for this recipe. 🙂

  31. dumb question- by small clove of garlic, do you mean a small bulb/head or just a clove (segment)?

  32. I find tahini near the mayonnaise section of our local supermarket. when making traditional hummus with chick peas if I have run out of Tahini I have in the past substituted a little peanut butter (provided no nut allergies). If you have nut allergies perhaps try sunflower seed butter or leave it out altogether.

    I can’t wait to try this version…looks and sounds delicious!

  33. I’ve seen it near the peanut butter at Wholefoods but I just use sesame seeds. You’re putting them in the food processor anyway =)

  34. I have seen it in the health food section, with the baking and cooking supplies, and the international food section. Since stores differ in availability depending on where you live, it’s probably easiest to ask an employee. It is a sort of cream colored looking paste in a jar about the size of peanut butter. If you can’t find it, you don’t *need* it. Leaving it out can affect the taste slightly, but it isn’t needed for consistency or anything.

  35. In what section of a grocery store would I find the Tahini? Never heard of it and have no idea what it is. Would love to try this with my kids.

    Thanks,

  36. We adore hummus at our house. I make one homemade batch a week. Can’t wait to try this version! Thanks!

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