Description
This Basil Pesto Hummus is a creamy and flavorful twist on classic hummus, blending fresh basil, pine nuts, and parmesan with chickpeas for a vibrant, herbaceous dip. Perfect for serving with crackers, veggies, or as a sandwich spread, this recipe is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and made with wholesome, simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Hummus Base
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons water
Basil Pesto Blend
- 2/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and add them to your food processor to create the base of your hummus.
- Add Ingredients: Add the tahini, garlic cloves, salt, fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan (or vegan parmesan), olive oil, and lemon juice into the food processor along with 2 tablespoons of water to start.
- Process Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes to reach the desired texture. If the hummus seems too thick, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of water gradually to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Chill: Transfer the hummus to a container and refrigerate for about an hour to let the flavors meld and the dip cool.
- Serve: Enjoy your basil pesto hummus with your favorite crackers, fresh vegetables, or as a flavorful spread on sandwiches.
Notes
- This creamy basil pesto hummus is packed with fresh flavor and perfect as both a dip and a sandwich spread.
- It’s naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly when using vegan parmesan.
- The recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients easy to find in most kitchens.
- Adjust the amount of water for your preferred hummus thickness.
- To store, keep the hummus refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (approximately 60 grams)
- Calories: 147 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
