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Easy Pesto Hummus
10min
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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Fiber
Sugar
4 g
2 g
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Nuts
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Drain chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
Prepare basil
Wash and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
Prepare garlic
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
Toast pine nuts
In a dry pan, lightly toast pine nuts until golden, then set aside to cool.
Combine ingredients
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, basil, garlic, and cooled pine nuts.
Add liquids
Add lemon juice and olive oil to the food processor.
Season
Add salt and black pepper to the mixture.
Blend
Process the ingredients until they start to come together.
Add water
With the processor running, slowly add water to achieve desired consistency.
Add nutritional yeast
If using, add nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Blend until smooth
Continue processing until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer to bowl
Spoon the pesto hummus into a serving bowl.
Garnish
Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with additional pine nuts and basil leaves.
Serve
Serve immediately with pita chips, vegetable sticks, or as a spread.
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