Instructions

• Empty the 15 oz. can of white beans into a colander, rinse well with cold water, and let drain at least 5 minutes; shake the colander to remove excess water and/or pat beans lightly if needed.
• Wash the 20 basil leaves and dry them (salad spinner or paper towels). Add the basil to the food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
• Add the drained white beans, 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice (or more to taste), 1/4 cup Tahini sauce, and 2 tsp. minced garlic (or more to taste) to the food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth and well pureed, about 1 minute.
• With the processor running, add the 2 T olive oil through the feed tube in a slow stream (about 1 T at a time) until fully incorporated.
• Taste and adjust: add additional lemon juice if desired, then season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Pulse a few times to blend the seasoning.
• Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle additional olive oil on top if desired and garnish with additional basil leaves if you like.
• Serve with pita, vegetables, or crackers.