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Easy Pesto Hummus
5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas drained
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup basil packed, fresh
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice from 2 lemons, fresh
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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 Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 71IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 71IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.