Pesto Hummus Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 ¾
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Pesto Hummus Recipe
Description
The Pesto Hummus Recipe combines chickpeas with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to create a smooth, vibrant spread. The addition of olive oil allows control over creaminess, while garlic and lemon juice add brightness. It is made by blending all ingredients until smooth, then tasting and adjusting salt. The recipe offers garnishes like toasted pine nuts and extra Parmesan to enhance the presentation and texture.
The accompanying pita chips are prepared by cutting pita bread into triangles, tossing with olive oil and an array of spices including sea salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes, and baking till crisp. These homemade chips have a nicely seasoned, crispy texture that pairs well with the creamy hummus.
This dip and chip duo can be served immediately or refrigerated for up to five days, making it convenient for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
The Pesto Hummus
- 2 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- ½ cup basil fresh leaves
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼- ½ cup olive oil depending on how creamy you want it to be
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- olive oil optional garnishes; pine nuts toasted
- pesto
- pine nuts
- Parmesan Cheese
The Pita Chips
- 6 pieces pita bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt each
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Pesto Hummus
- Add the pesto hummus ingredients to a food processor and blend on high until smooth.
- Taste and season with extra sea salt, if needed. Top with any or all of the garnishes. Serve immediately or keep it covered in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Homemade Pita Chips
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the pita bread into triangles and tear them apart so that they are a single layer, instead of two triangles held together by the top seam.
- Put the pita triangles on a baking sheet and toss them with the olive oil and spices. Spread them out in a single layer and bake them for 8-12 minutes, turning halfway through. If any are crispy when you turn them, remove the crispy ones from the oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2¾
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pita plus about ½ cup of the hummus | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 774mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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