Easy White Bean Buffalo Hummus

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This tasty white bean buffalo hummus is quick and easy to make! It is the perfect snack to make on game day, especially for the super bowl! Serve it with fresh veggies, pita bread, pita chips or pretzels!

Buffalo flavored appetizers are always a hit! This homemade hummus pairs well with buffalo cauliflower bites with tahini ranch! Truly the dream team for game day recipes.

White bean buffalo hummus in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board with pita chips.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Equipment Notes
Ingredient Notes:
Step by Step Instructions
Tips and Tricks
Substitutions and Variations
Storing and Freezing
Frequently Asked Questions
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Easy White Bean Buffalo Hummus

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It takes less than 10 minutes to make! It is vegan and gluten free!
Buffalo hummus is a crowd pleaser! Use the scale button on the recipe card to double or triple the recipe for a crowd!
There are so many ways to enjoy this! It can be served as an appetizer, snack or spread!
You can use your favorite variety of white beans! I like to use cannellini beans.

Equipment Notes

Food processor or blender - this is the easier way to ensure a smooth, creamy hummus!
Spatula - this will help you scrape out every bit of hummus from the food processor.

Ingredient Notes:

Small bowls with white beans, tahini, garlic powder and salt, water and hot sauce.

White beans - I like to use cannellini beans, great northern beans or garbanzo beans!
Tahini - this can be found in the “international” aisle of most grocery stores. Tahini is made from sesame seeds. This is what gives hummus its creamy texture!
Hot sauce - I recommend using Frank’s RedHot hot sauce but you can also use Frank's Buffalo hot sauce. I’ve also made this with Texas Pete hot sauce.
Spices - garlic powder, sea salt and paprika (optional) to sprinkle on top!
Water - this helps the hummus get the right consistency.
Extra virgin olive oil - to drizzle on top of the hummus (optional).

Step by Step Instructions

Food processor with white beans, tahini, spices and hot sauce before being blended.

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.

Food processor with pureed buffalo hummus.

Puree until the desired consistency is reached. You may have to add more water to get the texture you want. Serve in a bowl with pita bread, pita chips and fresh vegetables. Add a sprinkle of paprika and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top. Enjoy!

Buffalo hummus in a white bowl with a sprinkle of paprika.

What is Tahini?

Tahini is a paste or sauce made from ground, toasted sesame seeds. It is a common ingredient in middle eastern and mediterranean cuisines. Tahini is used in recipes such as hummus, baba ganoush, or a tahini sauce. It can also be used in place of peanut butter in some recipes.

Some people are allergic to hummus due to the tahini. If you have an allergy to sesame seeds, do not use tahini.

Tips and Tricks

Garbanzo beans will likely need more than 2 tablespoons of water because they tend to be tougher. Cannellini beans are slightly softer and I find that they blend smoother.
Store your tahini upside down (make sure the lid is on tight) in your pantry or fridge until ready to use. This will help the oil disperse throughout the tahini, so you won’t have to mix it as much before you use it! This trick also works with natural peanut butter. Just double check the lid is on tight!

White bean buffalo hummus in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board with a hand scooping out hummus on a pita chip.

Substitutions and Variations

Spicy - add ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper before blending! You can also add more hot sauce according to preference.
Blue cheese - add crumbles of blue cheese, and chopped up chives on top of the hummus for a true wing-flavored experience.
Smoky - use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika to sprinkle on top! You can also blend in ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon if desired.
Without tahini - you can absolutely make this without tahini. If you are allergic to sesame seeds please leave out the tahini! I recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in place of the tahini to help achieve that smooth and creamy consistency.
Wrap or sandwich - spread buffalo hummus on a tortilla or toast! Add your favorite vegetables on top. Roll in up and enjoy this veggie wrap or sandwich for lunch! It will be packed full of protein and veggies!

Storing and Freezing

Store white bean buffalo hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also portion it out into smaller containers as a tasty meal prep snack!

Freeze buffalo hummus in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge for 24 hours and mix it up well before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I add to my hummus to make it taste better?

Hummus requires a bit of acidity to help balance out the creaminess. Regular hummus often uses lemon juice to achieve this. You can add extra lemon juice, or for buffalo hummus add more hot sauce! You can also blend in more spices such as garlic powder or paprika.

Can I make hummus without a food processor?

Yes you can use a blender or hand held immersion blender instead of a food processor. Alternatively you can mash the beans by hand usings a fork. This will create chunky hummus! Make sure to mix all the other ingredients well.

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