White Bean Hummus With Kalamata Relish Recipe

Name: White Bean Hummus With Kalamata Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more; extra virgin olive oil, for garnish; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini; 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more; coarse salt, as needed; fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 pita breads, warmed and cut into triangles; 1 plum tomato, seeded and very finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, very finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more
extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini
2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more
coarse salt, as needed
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 pita breads, warmed and cut into triangles
1 plum tomato, seeded and very finely chopped
2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
3
Cook until onions are translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Add beans with their liquid, 1 cup of water, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and bring to a simmer.
5
Cook until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Remove thyme and rosemary sprigs; discard.
7
Carefully transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor, add the tahini and lemon, and puree until smooth.
8
Adjust seasoning for taste.
9
Let cool.
10
For the Relish, stir together the tomato, olives, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice and zest until well combined.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Top the Hummus with the relish and drizzle with olive oil before serving with pita triangles.
13
Top with Kalamata relish and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
14
Serve with pita triangles.

343

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more, extra virgin olive oil, for garnish, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, White Bean Hummus With Kalamata Relish falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Bean Hummus With Kalamata Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions