Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor, this hummus mashup brings together chickpeas, ripe avocado, fresh basil, and walnuts in one gloriously green bowl. The combination reads like a pesto and a classic hummus decided to merge, and the result is richer and more interesting than either on its own. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no cured meats, no packaged deli items, no sneaky additives — so you can dip freely without a second thought. The walnuts add a subtle earthiness and satisfying texture, while lemon juice and garlic keep things bright and punchy. Cumin and turmeric round out the flavor with just enough warmth to make this feel like something special rather than a quick snack. Paired with crisp cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and sweet red bell pepper, you get a full spread that's as beautiful on the table as it is to eat. It comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, making it an effortless go-to whenever you want something fresh, clean, and genuinely craveable.
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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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