This easy healthy Basil Pesto Hummus takes minutes to make and is cheaper than store-bought! It's perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
This Basil Pesto Hummus combines two delicious recipes in one. Made in minutes, it couldn't be any easier!
Not only is this hummus easy to make, but it is cheaper than store-bought. Those little tubs are just not worth the price in my opinion, when I can make a big batch for a lot less.
Eat this basil pesto hummus with sliced cucumbers, crackers, or spread on a sandwich.
I've made many hummus recipes over the years and used them in quesadillas, burritos, and vegan lettuce wraps. Hummus is a versatile condiment to have around.
A fun healthy dessert hummus is my Dark Chocolate Hummus. It goes well with fruit or crackers.
Another versatile recipe to try is my Vegan Avocado Pesto recipe.
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🧾 Ingredients
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Add the texture, flavor, and creaminess hummus is known for.
- Tahini: Also a traditional hummus ingredient. Adds a nutty sesame flavor.
- Fresh basil leaves: Adds a minty anise flavor.
- Pine nuts: Traditionally in pesto. Adds a nutty flavor. You could also use walnuts or almonds.
- Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor. You could also use vegan parmesan.
- Lemon juice: Adds a bright tart flavor.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Water: Thins it out.
- Olive oil: Adds creaminess.
- Salt: Enhances the other flavors.
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, basil, pine nuts, salt, olive oil, water, and nutritional yeast to a food processor.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.
💭 Tips
- Taste as you go. You can always add more basil or nutritional yeast, but you can't take it away.
- For an even thicker hummus, don't add water.
🍽 Serving
- Dip for crackers or veggies
- Wrap
- Sandwich
- Hummus Pizza
- Pasta
- On toast
- Pita chips (if you know of a gluten-free brand I'd love to know about it!)
Other Homemade Hummus Recipes
🎥 Video
This vegan hummus with basil pesto is a healthy dip. If you like pesto and hummus, I think you'll like them combined into one!
If you tried this Basil Pesto Hummus Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!
I originally posted this recipe on April 1, 2017. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it.
📋 Recipe
Basil Pesto Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¾ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons - ¼ cup nutritional yeast optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Marcia says
I found this recipe when I made the Veggie Sandwich with this hummus. It has become a staple in my house. Thanks for the recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Marcia!
Lin says
This looks so good, but do you have to use pine nuts. Is there something I can substitute for them?
Willow Moon says
No, you could use almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or whatever your favorite is.
Emilee says
I love this hummus! It is so tasty. I made the batch and it's pretty big! My husband doesn't eat much of it, so it's only me trying to eat it all. Do you know how long it is good for in the fridge? I'm hoping a week, but I know it is all fresh so it might be a shorter expiration date. Thank you!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Emilee! I ate my first batch up pretty quickly, but the batch I have in the fridge now has been around for about 5 days. I think it would last a week. You could also add it to smoothies if you drink them. I did that with my last batch and loved the addition of flavors.
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I could make a meal off of hummus - this looks and sounds so good!!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Joanie! I am the same way - I could eat it daily!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
This sounds really good! Homemade hummus is one of my favorite recipes. Love the basil pesto flavor that you used. 🙂
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kimberly, mine too!
andrea says
I love hummus and I make it for most of our get together's. Your recipe puts a whole new spin on an oldie but a goodie. Thanks for sharing it with us
Willow Moon says
Thanks Andrea! I always make it for parties as well!
Gennifer Rose says
Hummus is always my go-to healthy snack, especially when I am on the go and super busy. And of course anything with pesto is extra yum!
Gennifer Rose
Willow Moon says
Thanks Gennifer! I love it for traveling!
Stephanie A Bills says
This sounds amazing! I am such a hummus fiend so i'm always on the hunt to find new and interesting recipes! I will definitely be giving this one a try.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Stephanie! I am a hummus fiend too! I am always thinking of new ways that I can make it!
jessica says
pesto is so easy to make and this sounds absolutely delicious, can't wait to try it!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Jessica!
Cait Weingartner says
I absolutely love Hummus and I bet the basil just gives this one an amazing, fresh flavor. Your photos really jump off the page and have me wishing I had the ingredients to mix up a batch right now!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cait! There's nothing like fresh basil from your garden!