Chef John's Green Hummus
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Chef John's Green Hummus

1. Firmly packed fresh basil leaves - ⅓ cup
2. Garlic, chopped - 4 cloves
3. Lemon juice, or to taste - 1 tablespoon
4. Olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
5. Garbanzo beans, drained - 1 (15 ounce) can
6. White beans, drained - 1 (15 ounce) can
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 (15 ounce) can

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Green Hummus

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the basil and cook uncovered until bright green, about 20 seconds. Immediately plunge basil in ice water until cold. Squeeze basil to remove excess moisture and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Stage

Put basil, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garbanzo beans, and white beans, salt, and black pepper, respectively, in a blender. Cover and blend until almost smooth; add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth.