Beef Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant dip brings together creamy chickpeas, ripe avocado, fresh basil, and toasted walnuts in a way that feels indulgent but is completely plant-powered from start to finish. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting — a quick pulse of garlic, then everything blends into a silky, swirl-worthy bowl that looks like it came from a fancy café. Cumin and turmeric add a warm, earthy depth that keeps each bite interesting, while the lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps the avocado beautifully green. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and red bell pepper strips makes this as pretty to look at as it is satisfying to snack on. Since every single ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's in your bowl — no hidden meat-based broths or additives to track down. A drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts on top turn it into a centerpiece-worthy spread that works for a casual afternoon snack or a crowd-pleasing party platter.
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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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