“I’m right!” Mr NQN said.
“No, I’m right!” I answered.
“No. I’m the boss of you because I’m taller and bigger than you!” he reasoned.
“So what, everyone’s taller and bigger than me!” I countered.
Don’t tell him Dear Reader, but sometimes Mr NQN is right (I hope he doesn’t read this story teehee 
). But it isn’t because he is taller than bigger than me. He was after all the person that suggested putting up the really super easy recipes that I frequently make for the two of us onto the blog. I always considered them not really blog worthy but your enthusiasm and kind response to them has convinced me that he was right.
This is one of the most delicious and easiest dips you can make. It is also low in fat and you don’t even need a food processor to make it. You can mash it with mortar and pestle of a potato masher, add the other ingredients and voila, you have a dip that is somewhere in between hummus and baba gannoush. Unlike a chickpea hummus you use a single tin of four bean mix to do this which also has the added benefit of being softer and easier to crush if you don’t have a food processor or when you can’t be bothered washing one up. This time I did it in the small bowl of a food processor and it was done within minutes-call this a dip at the ready in case friends drop by or you get peckish and want to eat something healthy but tasty. Perfect for the weekend and done in about five minutes!
Just don’t tell Mr NQN he was right. He’ll get cocky that way
So tell me Dear Reader, do you find it hard to admit when you are wrong?
Easiest Four Bean Hummus
An Original Recipe by Not Quite Nigella
- 1x 400g/14 oz tin four bean mix
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons oil or water (use water if you want it lower in fat)
- 1.5 tablespoons tahini
- 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped finely, how many depending on size and if you like it garlicky
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Ground black pepper to season and oil to drizzle on top (optional)
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or mash with a mortar and pestle or a potato masher and blend until smooth. Season with cracked black pepper and drizzle some oil on top. Serve with bread.
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An awesome hummus! delicious looking.
Cheers,
Rosa
Nice twist to the standard hummus. I don’t have problems admitting when I am wrong because I am never wrong:) Just kidding, yes no problems admitting when I am wrong. Sometimes it really helps to admit
looks and sounds yummy!
Yum! I love crackers and dip! and yes hehe i always don’t like to admit when im wrong!
dont you just wanna turn cumin into a perfume? I love it! In the past I have googled “dear god please tell me what to do with 37 cans of 4 ben mix” this never came up and my cupboards are still heaving with them so I am on this recipe like a botox needle on Shane Warne!
T xx
So quick, easy and delicious! Yes I hate it when I’m wrong but I have learnt to graciously admit it first if I know I am wrong!
A quick easy recipe like this is great to have on hand. I like home-made food but it isn’t always possible when your running short on time. Now all I have to do is keep a tin of beans in the cupboard:-)
Yum! Nice and easy and it sounds and looks delicious!!
lovin’ that ol’ bean dip..jane
Oooh I love bean dips, so I am all over this. Yum!
I love easy recipes, not everyone wants to spend hours in the kithcen, or sometimes you just don’t have the time, so I agree, Mr NQN was right
This hummus looks superb Lorraine! I’d be mad to buy it again after seeing this – especially as some store-bought hummus is so terrible.
Drool…
This looks delicious and so incredibly simple. Great thing to have on stand-by if guests drop by. Thanks for the recipe.
Oh and I don’t think I’m ever wrong so I don’t really ever need to admit it.
Height has nothing to do with who’s the boss. I keep telling my sons that.
Lovely looking dip, and great to have something so simple and delicious on standby, thank you!
Wow, who would have thought to make a dip out of a mundane can of four types of bean. Seriously! We’re so used to just plopping them on top of green salads. This is such a great idea. Definitely gotta try it.
I make chickpea hummus all the time, my other half loves it. I’ll have to try this four bean option, it looks amazing. I also like to put a bit of chilli powder or paprika into mine to spice it up a tiny bit. And I’ve heard lentils work well too?…
how simple & yummy is this thanks lorraine!
Looks great L! I’m a big fan of dips and mezze.
There’s a popular middle eastern dip which has broad beans in it, it’s called ‘Ful Medammes’ Check it out.
But did you know that Hummus in arabic actually translates to ‘chickpeas’ lol.
More healthy-type meals please!
I’ve a few spare cans of beans – this is perfect though I have to find tahini now…
Wonderful idea! I appreciate the healthy side it offers too, so many dips are more-ish but so so unhealthy. This is the best of both worlds.
Yum I am always looking for easy dip recipes.
Yes I must admit I do have trouble admitting when I am wrong.
Yum! I am going to make this on the weekend.
I don’t think anyone likes admitting they are wrong, but it makes you a better person if you do.
Perfect for a quick and healthy snack : I’ve always got some kind of beans lying around haha.
I need to take Mr. NQN advice and post some of my simple recipes too. This looks great. I’ll admit I’m wrong to most everyone except my hubs lol xoxo Mum
I honestly have to tell you these pictures are truly magnificient
been looking around for this! I love hummus, recently i went to a take away, got some falafels + hummus dip… then i realised I was literally eating deep fried chickpeas dipped in chickpea sauce. lol still yummy though
What a great recipe, Lorraine.
Admitting fault is something I shall aspire to today. It has been a long day in a very long week and I am not bearing it with good grace at all.
SSG xxx
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I don’t have trouble admitting I’m wrong…but then, I’m never wrong
THis dip looks yummy!
This is, indeed, a perfect recipe that I’m very happy to now have on hand, but shhh… I don’t need to tell MR NQN that directly either
I go through phases of liking 4-bean mix more than chickpeas, but whenever I’ve tried to make roasted 4-bean mix like I make roasted chickpeas, the big beans always burst!
//end kinda pointless story :
I’ve been thinking about making hummous lately, will have to try this variation instead. Great to see some healthy stuff
We love hummus at my house, and it’s so easy to make. Haven’t tried the four-bean version though, which looks yummy. It’s not always easy, but I do like to admit when I’m wrong. I’m a big believer that everyone stuffs up, and when you do, it’s better all round if you own it and deal with it.
You know, when I watch food TV shows, they always seem to emphasize NOT to use canned beans for hummus. This recipe seems to prove them wrong!
ive never even considered making my own hummus before! so awesome of you in creating your original recipe!
Excellent dip…!!!
And you know, I always say that my husband has the last words when we discuss: “yes dear”…
Looks delicious! And four bean mix is something I ALWAYS have in the pantry.
OK – I love this twist to hoummos and shall use it tomorrow, as a matter of fact
! Now: since for the last three decades I have used but little butter & most certainly not any form of margarine – both hoummos and dahl are made in this house as a wonderful spread for bread/pita etc et al. Tasty, healthy etc again 
! Have a series of reusable small tubs of about 2-3 days supply – these end in the freezer, so only replenish once every ten days or so. Easy-peasy!! Prefer to start with the dry goods, but your version is great & I actually have a couple of tins of the 4-bean in the pantry. Admit I am wrong? – actually, yes, easy, and that from childhood on. I admire people who ‘get it right’ and learn from them. Should I meet some on the ‘warpath’ tho’, oh, baby, I know ‘the game’ also!! 
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PS: Lorraine, now did I guess right about tomorrow’s excitement on facebook yesterday?
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This looks sooo yummy!! I’ve never made hummus before, but love to eat it – will try this one this weekend. Thks.
And,no, I’m never wrong .. hehe
I always end up soaking far too many chickpeas so we end up with hummus everywhere! a lot gets given away, so this receipe looks absolutely perfect! Thanks Lorraine
I can admit when i am wrong, its just not that often lol !
Great easy dishes are always welcome indeed! This is a great twist on plain old hummus, and who doesn’t have a tin of beans hiding in the back of their cupboard?
As for your other question, I maintain that I am occaisionally invariably infalliable!
Excellent idea for a healthy, quick snack or treat – and now that I’ve discovered tahini in a squeeze bottle I’ll be putting it in everything I can!
My cherubs love dips, so this one we will have to try
Looks terrific. Definitely a keeper!
<3 beans.
I love this recipe because it has beans!
I love simple recipes like this, Lorraine.
One of my favorites is a bean soup which is just a bunch of canned items all dumped in together, throw in a bit of sausage and you’re good to go. It’s not really a “recipe” but it’s so good. I love yours.
This looks yummy and very easy. A man’s body is very sensitive, pat him on the back and his head swells. They are fun though.
Looks delicious! I have a can of beans in the pantry that kept getting pushed aside, this will be perfect
Just got home and was starving!! Searched the pantry for 4 Bean Mix and much to my distress there were none. I did find a tin of lentils and have made your fab dip with those – yummo!! Thanks for the recipe
I was never really a big fan of hummus, but seeing how it works to add extra flavor to sandwiches, I’m sold on it now. I’m curious as to how your hummus is going to work in the flatbread manou’she I’m planning to whip up at home.
I like your easy and healthy recipes. And this is another good use for tahini that I can never get through! It’s hard admitting when I’m wrong..,
Well done!! Looks yum, I always keep beans in the pantry for the same reason
Yes please, more super easy “not-blog-worthy” recipes! This is how we all cook when no-ones looking…
I just made my canellini bean dip the other day but this looks even better. I have to admit Mr. NQN was right, it is the easy recipes that we probably relate to more.
What is in the 4 bean mix for us Texans?
“So what, everyone’s taller and bigger than me!” — I’ve always used this line especially when I’m trying to be stubborn about stuff, but I’m not saying you’re stubborn or anything. Oh God! Please let me comment again, it’s not my real comment I promise.
Anyhow, the dip you did there is a stroke of genius! It feels like I can just eat it instead of using it as a dip, lol. Oh so can I use this dip with some chips or something?
This looks delicious. I am going to the grocery store tonight too, so I will have to pick up the ingredients for this.
As for being wrong…is there photographic or video evidence of the supposed wrongness? If not then I don’t think it could be definitively proved I was wrong.
I don’t admit I was wrong “per se”, I more likely mumble incoherently under my breath and change the subject. My husband has learned that’s it’s best to just accept that as admittance.
I love seeing your recipes! I have been going through some of my old standards and trying to pick out a few to post about.
This looks like a “pantry classic” that can be made from ingredients on hand! The perfect kind of food in my opinion….
xxoo,
RMW
Easy, delicious and flavorful! I just need to buy some pita chips:)
SOMETIMES I have a hard time admitting I’m wrong:)
Love Mr NQN’s idea! I’m the same with with foods I eat all the time — I never think to blog about them! Brilliant though, and I’m glad you shared this fantastic hummus!
yum… more easy recipes please…
yum! looks delicious and healthy
:) i totally agree with Mr NQN on this one, would love to read about all the easy things you whip up!
The flavor and nutritional profile has to be out of the ballpark for this dip. I’d love to try it!
This hummus with four beans sounds excellent, would be just perfect with pita or any flatbread.
delicious and rich looking! YUM!
i emphatically resist admitting i’m wrong unless there’s irrefutable evidence. i hate it.
on the flip side, i LOVE hummus–great batch!
simple recipes are sometimes worth sharing because we all are short on time – love that plate – it is so pretty
Yum! Just made this and it rocks. Keep the easy ones coming Lorraine! My current faves are your easy pear tea cake and Risotto bolognese
Hi Jaqi-YAY! I’m so glad that you liked it! Oh cool, will do
I find it verrry difficult to admit that I’m wrong – but only to people who are very close to me, i.e. my parents and R. With everyone else I’m surprisingly a lot less defensive!
Hi, I loved it! Tomorrow in Brazil will be The Fathers’ Day, then I’ll try this . I think it’ll be a great success. Thanks, have a nice day.
It may seem like a silly question but are the beans drained of liquid before adding all the ingredients or is it used as apart of the recipe – Cheers
This may seem like a silly question but is the liquid from the 4 bean mix used in the recipe or are the beans drained and the liquid thrown away? – Cheers
Hi Mitch-you drain the beans and discard the liquid
what is the 4-bean combo? I live in the USA and would like to try this recipe. Am making your bacon jam as I write this….smells yummy!
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