Carrageenan Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor, this blended dip brings together ripe avocado, fresh basil, toasty walnuts, and chickpeas into something that feels far more exciting than your average store-bought spread. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no stabilizers, no thickeners, no additives that sneak into so many packaged dips and processed foods. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid carrageenan, which turns up in a surprising number of refrigerated hummus and guacamole products under the guise of texture improvement. Here, the creaminess comes entirely from the avocado and olive oil, while the walnuts add richness and a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against the bright lemon and fresh basil. A touch of cumin and turmeric rounds everything out with warm, savory depth. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery makes this a complete snack platter that's as pretty as it is satisfying. Blend it up, swirl it into a bowl, and watch it disappear.
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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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