May 23, 2022
Soybean Hummus
Creamy, rich, smooth, and decadent, this is a delicious low carb version of the Middle Eastern classic dip. I like to serve this with a generous amount of olive oil and some paprika. This recipe is barely adapted from here. If you are avoiding soy, consider the cauliflower hummus here.
Servings: 15
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried soybeans soaked in water overnight then drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 onion peeled
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 carrot peeled
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 15 garlic cloves unpeeled
- 1/2 cup lemon juice about 3 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 3/4 cup tahini paste
- water as needed
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine beans, baking soda, 2 teaspoon salt, onion, celery, carrot, garlic and bay leaves in a pot. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered over low heat until the soybeans are completely tender and falling apart, about 2 hours. Ensure that the soybeans are submerged at all times, adding more water as needed.
- While the beans cook, combine the unpeeled garlic and lemon, in a blender and pulse to puree the garlic. Let stand 10 minutes and then strain through a fine mesh strainer and into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Whisk in the cumin and tahini, adding water (a tablespoon at a time) as needed to obtain a smooth sauce. Season to taste with salt and set aside.
- Discard onion, celery, and bay leaves. Transfer chickpeas, carrot, garlic, and 1 cup of cooking liquid to a high power blender or food processor (discard the onion, celery, and bay leaves). Blend or process until completely smooth, about 3 minutes. Add more water as needed to get a very thick and spreadable hummus. Stir in the reserved garlic and tahini mixture. Season the hummus to taste with salt and cool to room temperature. Adjust the consistency with more water, if desired. Serve at room temperature. Will keep for 1 week, refrigerated.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.39
Nutrition Facts
Soybean Hummus
Amount per Serving
Calories
137
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
320
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
694
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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