Description
A delightful twist on traditional hummus, blending classic flavors with the aromatic freshness of pesto for a creamy, healthy dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend the mixture until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, gradually add water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and enjoy it with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use soaked dried chickpeas instead of canned. Feel free to experiment with different types of pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg