Easy Pesto Hummus
A creamy Pesto Hummus is the perfect dip for serving at gatherings and parties with toasted bagel chips, veggies, or pita bread! It only takes 5 minutes to make and has all the flavors of basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a deliciously dippable form!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh basil, packed
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup tahini paste
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a larger food processor and blend until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add one tablespoon more of either olive oil or water until it reaches the desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Serve with pita chips or bagel chips, crackers, soft pita bread, carrot sticks, sliced bell peppers, sliced cucumber, roasted cauliflower florets, etc.
- For a greener color to the hummus, try adding a handful of fresh spinach before blending.
- For a dairy-free alternative, you can replace the parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg