BHA & BHT Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, herbaceous, and loaded with good fats, this blended dip brings together chickpeas, ripe avocado, fresh basil, and walnuts in a way that feels indulgent but is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. That matters more than it might seem — many store-bought dips and spreads rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, and they can sneak into packaged foods without much fanfare. Here, everything goes straight from your cutting board into the food processor: garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, turmeric, and nothing you can't pronounce. The avocado gives it a silky richness, while the walnuts add a subtle earthiness that makes this feel more like a pesto-hummus hybrid than a standard dip. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts on top make it look genuinely beautiful on a platter. Paired with crisp cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and red bell pepper strips, this is the kind of snack spread that disappears fast — no preservatives required.
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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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