5.0 from 9 votes
Pesto Hummus
Spiking a basic hummus recipe with a dollop of basil hummus adds big flavor. Use this herby pesto hummus for sandwiches, dipping, on pasta, and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 ¼ cup each
Calories: 21278 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Others
Cuisine:
International , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 oz. can chickpeas $1.15
- 1/4 cup lemon juice $0.18
- 1/4 cup olive oil $0.48
- 1/4 cup Tahini $0.85
- 1/4 cup basil pesto $1.33
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) $0.02
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh)* $0.02
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with the rest of the ingredients.
- Process the ingredients until smooth, adding a little water, olive oil, or drained liquid from the chickpeas to thin out the mixture if needed.
- Garnish with a few whole chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, or a dollop of pesto, if desired.
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Notes
- *I used garlic powder this time instead of fresh garlic because it's a bit easier on the stomach. The pesto also contains garlic, so I didn't find I needed to add much. One clove of fresh garlic can be used in place of the powdered garlic.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
212.78kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14.7g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15.35g
(24%)
Sodium
335.98mg
(14%)
Fiber
4.78g
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8¼ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21278
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 212.78kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15.35g | 24% |
| Sodium | 335.98mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.78g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.