Blueberry hummus

It's the heart of fresh blueberry season.

Blueberries rule when it comes to heart and brain health and reducing cancer risk.

This recipe, a twist on traditional hummus, gets its mildly sweet taste and pleasing, chunky texture from blueberries.

It will be a welcomed guest at your summer potlucks and barbecues.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups cooked white beans (if canned, BPA-free, organic, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • Water as needed
  • 100% blueberry juice if needed

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in food processor.
  2. Puree into a paste.
  3. Add water or blueberry juice as needed to reach desired consistency.

Yield: Approximately 2 cups.

Approximate nutritional breakdown per ¼ cup serving: 74 calories, 3 grams protein, <1 gram fat, 14 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 95 milligrams sodium.

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