Almond Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant dip brings together creamy chickpeas, ripe avocado, and a generous handful of fresh basil for a hummus that tastes like a pesto lover's dream. Walnuts step in to add richness and a subtle earthiness, making this completely free of almonds without sacrificing any of that satisfying, nutty depth. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a whisper of cumin and turmeric round out the flavor in a way that feels both bright and grounding. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so you get a silky, swirl-worthy bowl with almost no effort. Paired with crisp cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery, it's a snack spread that looks impressive enough to set out for guests but easy enough to make on a Tuesday afternoon. A final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts on top make it feel genuinely finished and beautiful. Whether you're dipping, spreading, or eating it straight off the spoon, this one is hard to put down.
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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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