Mustard Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant dip brings together creamy chickpeas, buttery avocado, fresh basil, and toasted walnuts in one gloriously green, flavor-packed bowl. The combination reads like a pesto and a classic hummus decided to merge, and the result is richer and more interesting than either one alone. A touch of cumin and turmeric adds warmth and depth without overpowering the bright lemon and herbaceous basil notes. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing with a long label to scrutinize — you can blend it up with complete confidence that no hidden mustard or mustard-derived additives have snuck in. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery makes the platter as pretty as it is satisfying, so it works equally well as a casual snack or a centerpiece appetizer for a crowd. A final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts on top make it look like something you'd order at a trendy café, but it comes together in a single food processor with minimal cleanup.
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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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