Basil Pesto Hummus
 
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If you like pesto and hummus, you are going to LOVE this recipe!! Don’t let the green color scare you 😉 this basil pesto hummus is absolutely bursting with pesto flavor in a creamy hummus dip. You only need 6 ingredients to make this hummus, and most are pantry-staple ingredients!
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Recipe type: Condiment, Dip, Snack, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian-inspired
Serves: about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas (I peel the skins off for an extra-creamy hummus, but this is optional)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup reserved chickpea liquid
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 1 cup (about ¾-1 ounce) fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend all ingredients expect chickpeas together until smooth. Then add chickpeas and blend until creamy and smooth.
  2. Delicious with feta, cherry tomatoes, etc. sprinkled on top!
  3. Serve with fresh veggies, pita chips, fresh pita bread, tortilla chips, crackers, on sandwiches, toast, avocado toast, on meat, roasted veggies, eggs, etc!
Recipe by Audra's Appetite at https://audrasappetite.com/basil-pesto-hummus/