Pork 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 toasted walnuts in one gloriously green bowl. The food processor does all the heavy lifting — a quick pulse of garlic, a long blitz of everything else, and a splash of water to dial in that perfectly smooth, swirl-worthy texture. Cumin and turmeric add a warm, earthy depth that keeps things interesting without overpowering the bright lemon and herbaceous basil. Walnuts pull double duty here, blending into the base for richness and scattered on top for a satisfying crunch. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and red bell pepper strips makes this as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. Every single ingredient is naturally free from pork and pork derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just wholesome, plant-based snacking straight from your kitchen. It works equally well as a party centerpiece or a weeknight fridge staple you'll find yourself dipping into all week long.
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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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