This easy healthy Basil Pesto Hummus takes minutes to make and is cheaper than store-bought! It's perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
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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, and 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.
Other versatile recipes to try are my Dill Pickle Hummus recipe and 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.
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
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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!
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
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Barb says
This looks amazing!! My son loves hummus and I think he will really like this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
xoxo Barb
Willow Moon says
Thanks Barb!
Katie @ A Full Plate says
This looks delicious! We always have hummus around and I keep meaning to make my own. You make it sound so easy, I need to do it!
Willow Moon says
It seriously is really easy! Just throw everything in a food processor, blend, and you're one!
Maggie Unzueta says
This looks like the perfect appetizer. YUM!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Maggie!
Sue Tanya Mchorgh says
I would love to give this a try!
Krysten says
I love basil pesto! I never thought about having it in my hummus, that's such a great idea!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Krysten!
hal says
this sounds great - my vitamix is perfect for making hummus so I'll def give this one a try.
Willow Moon says
A Vitamix is on my wish list! One day I'll have one...
Jessica Bradshaw says
I have to make my own hummus. This looks so good and I have all of the ingredients in my kitchen. This looks delicious, healthy and the perfect snack.
Willow Moon says
You should definitely give it a go, it is really easy!
Karen L says
Oooh, yes please! I love anything pesto or hummus, so this is perfect!
Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says
This sounds so good! I love fresh, home-grown basil, and this seems like a perfect way to use it! I can't wait to make this! Thank you!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Samantha! You can't beat home-grown!
Julie says
I have always wondered how to make hummus we tried some from the store but you know how most items that is store bought don't taste like it would at home. So glad I found this recipe I will be trying it this weekend. Thanks for sharing
Willow Moon says
Thanks Julie! Homemade is much better in my opinion!