Bacon and White Bean Hummus

Give the traditional a spin

Hummus bores me. I like the idea, but the flavor has become mundane as I have probably consumed too much in my lifetime. I decided to jazz this up with some bacon and white beans we had in the kitchen. Everything is better with bacon and here’s a great way to use some of that extra bacon fat.

Ingredients:

4 slices raw bacon diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup chicken broth (in the carton is fine)

1 can white beans, drained

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 package romaine lettuce hearts

1 tablespoon kosher salt

Render the bacon in a small saucepan. When it is crisp, remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Put the beans, remaining bacon fat, chicken broth, and seasonings in a food processor excluding the olive oil.. Combine until smooth then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Use the romaine hearts to dip into the hummus.