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Easy Pesto Hummus

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10min

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6 servings

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This Easy Pesto Hummus is a delightful fusion of classic Mediterranean hummus and Italian pesto flavors. Creamy chickpeas are blended with aromatic basil, garlic, and pine nuts to create a smooth, flavorful dip that's both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for parties, as a healthy snack, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, this versatile hummus offers a unique twist on two beloved dishes. It's quick to prepare and packed with protein and healthy fats, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers.

Nutrition Facts

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Quantity
Fiber
Sugar
4 g
2 g
Allergen Content

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Nuts

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1
Drain chickpeas

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

2
Prepare basil

Wash and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.

3
Prepare garlic

Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.

4
Toast pine nuts

In a dry pan, lightly toast pine nuts until golden, then set aside to cool.

5
Combine ingredients

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, basil, garlic, and cooled pine nuts.

6
Add liquids

Add lemon juice and olive oil to the food processor.

7
Season

Add salt and black pepper to the mixture.

8
Blend

Process the ingredients until they start to come together.

9
Add water

With the processor running, slowly add water to achieve desired consistency.

10
Add nutritional yeast

If using, add nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.

11
Blend until smooth

Continue processing until the hummus is smooth and creamy.

12
Taste and adjust

Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed.

13
Transfer to bowl

Spoon the pesto hummus into a serving bowl.

14
Garnish

Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with additional pine nuts and basil leaves.

15
Serve

Serve immediately with pita chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread.

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