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March 19, 2018

Pesto Hummus

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Pesto Hummus Recipe

Snacking is such a big thing in our house! Whether it is mid-day snacking or late night on a game night at home with friends. I try to make sure we have some healthy snacking options on hand, and hummus is typically one of them.

pesto hummus

This Pesto Hummus brings two of my favorite things together! Its like two really good things come together to make an even better one!

Hummus recipe with pesto

Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, pine nuts, fresh basil and lemon juice – can it get easier than that?

How To Make Pesto Hummus

Pesto hummus is so simple yet so versatile

It’s great as a dip with some pita chips and vegetables, goes really well on sandwiches or paninis, or you could even add it on top of a salad or mediterranean bowl. Whether you want a good ol’ Mediterranean dip or the pizzazz of an Italian pesto, this hummus is the perfect fusion of both!!

Homemade Pesto Hummus Recipe

Homemade Hummus Recipe
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Pesto Hummus

When two good things comes together to make one hell of a snack! This Pesto Hummus is easy, flavorful and oh so versatile!!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snacks
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 235kcal
Author: The Greedy Belly

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15oz chickpea or 1/2 cup dried chickpea soaked and boiled
  • 2 small cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • Handful pine nuts
  • 2 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-4 tbsp water as needed to adjust consistency
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  • In a food processor or blender combine together- chickpea, garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to form yield a thick consistency hummus. 
  • Drizzle 2-4 tbsp of water, while the food processor is running to adjust consistency until its smooth and creamy. 
  • Adjust for salt.
  • Serve with pita bread, crackers or carrot or bell pepper sticks. 

Notes

Serving suggestion: You can use pesto hummus in so many ways.
  • Serve it with some toasted pita bread or pita chips.
  • Serve it with raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers and celery.
  • Use it as a spread in your sandwiches or paninis.
  • Use it as a topping on your salad or mediterranean bowls. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.7g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 4.6g
Nutrition Facts
Pesto Hummus
Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoon)
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 118
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.1g20%
Saturated Fat 1.7g11%
Sodium 20mg1%
Carbohydrates 23.7g8%
Fiber 6.9g29%
Sugar 4.6g5%
Protein 8.6g17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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