Paraben Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant dip brings together creamy chickpeas, ripe 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 rich, nutty, and bright with lemon — genuinely hard to stop eating. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what you want when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and the hidden additives that sneak into so many store-bought dips and spreads. A quick pulse in the food processor is all it takes to bring everything together into a silky, swirl-worthy texture. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery on the side keeps things fresh and satisfying without any processed extras. A drizzle of good olive oil and a handful of chopped walnuts on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, even though it came together in your own kitchen.
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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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