Low Sugar Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This dip is a serious upgrade from anything you'd grab off a grocery store shelf — creamy avocado and chickpeas blended with fresh basil, walnuts, and a bright hit of lemon juice make for something that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients. Every single component is naturally free of added sugar, so there's no label-reading anxiety and no sneaky sweeteners hiding in the mix. The walnuts add a subtle richness and a little texture, while cumin and turmeric give the base a warm, earthy depth that sets it apart from classic hummus. A food processor does all the heavy lifting — you're just pulsing, blending, and tasting until it's silky smooth with a beautiful swirl on top. The rainbow of veggie dippers — cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and red bell pepper — keeps everything crisp, colorful, and genuinely satisfying without reaching for crackers or chips. It's the kind of snack spread that looks impressive enough for a party but comes together with almost no effort.
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4 servings
For the hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ⅓ cup walnuts, dry-roasted or raw
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed
For the veggie dippers
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 4 stalks celery, cut into sticks
For serving
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 tbsp walnuts, roughly chopped, for garnish (optional)
- pinch of red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the veggie dippers: slice the cucumber into rounds, cut the carrots and celery into sticks, and slice the red bell pepper into strips. Arrange on a serving platter and set aside.
- 2
Add the garlic clove to the food processor and pulse 4–5 times until finely minced.
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