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Easy Proper Pesto Hummus

Easy Proper Pesto Hummus

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Easy Proper Pesto Hummus, that's creamy, with hints of basil and pine nuts. I have many many hummus recipes on my site, I am really into hummus. But I haven't yet done a pesto hummus recipe - so today, I am presenting you with one.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can/tin 14oz/400g of chickpeas drained keep 2-3 tbsp of the liquid!
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts toasted
  • 1-2 handfuls of fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cloves of garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp water or the liquid from the chickpea can

Instructions
 

  • Strain the chickpeas, but keep 2-3 tbsp of the liquid.
  • Place all ingredients to a food processor.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp of the bean sauce to the food processor - and process the dip until creamy.
  • Taste the hummus again briefly and season to your taste.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The hummus will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingFiber: 6.6gCalories: 204kcalFat: 9.4gProtein: 7.8gCarbohydrates: 24.3g
Keyword baked beans, bean hummus, different hummus, gluten-free, hummus, oilfree, plantbased
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