Gelatin Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, creamy dip brings together chickpeas, ripe avocado, fresh basil, and toasted walnuts in one gloriously green bowl — and every single ingredient is completely plant-based and free of any animal-derived thickeners or setting agents. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought dips and spreads quietly rely on gelatin or similar additives to achieve their texture. Here, the creaminess comes entirely from the avocado and blended chickpeas, so you get that luscious, spreadable consistency without any hidden surprises. A squeeze of fresh lemon, a clove of garlic, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric give it serious depth, while the basil keeps things bright and almost pesto-like. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery makes the whole platter look like something out of a food magazine — no cooking required for the dippers, just a little slicing. It comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, making it an effortless choice for entertaining, snacking, or meal prep. Finish it with a drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts, and it's genuinely hard to believe something this impressive is this easy to pull off.
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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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