Pesto Hummus

5 from 4 votes

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 Time10

Total Time10

Total Cost: $4.03 recipe / $$0.50 serving

Servings: ¼ cup each

Calories: 212.78kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 15oz. 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

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