Pesto Hummus
Pesto Hummus is an absolutely mouthwatering hummus recipe that's filled with basil pesto, roasted garlic and garbanzo beans. It's a terrific appetizer that's great for tailgating parties, potlucks or backyard barbecues. This quick & easy hummus is low calorie, healthy, clean eating, gluten free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. roasted minced garlic
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained (I recommend mashing with a fork before adding to blender)
- 2 tbsp. sesame tahini paste ground sesame seeds
- juice of one lemon
- 1 tsp. reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce (gluten free)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 cup basil pesto I used Classico
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Put garlic, tahini, water, lemon juice, tamari, olive, salt and pesto in blender or food processor.
- Add garbanzo beans last.
- Pulse or process until thoroughly mixed.
- Serve with vegetable dippers.
- Makes about 2 cups hummus.
Notes
NOTE: This recipe turns out smoother if you mash the garbanzo beans before adding them to your food processor or blender.
NOTE: Stir pesto sauce before using.
NOTE: I ran the Vitamix at low speed for about 30 seconds. Then I increased power to a medium to high speed for an additional 30-40 seconds or so, until the hummus was smooth and creamy.
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