Creamy, vibrant, and packed with good-for-you ingredients, this avocado hummus is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. Traditional hummus recipes almost always call for tahini, which makes them off-limits if you're avoiding sesame — but this version skips it entirely without sacrificing any of that rich, satisfying depth. Walnuts and ripe avocado step in to deliver creaminess and body, while fresh basil brings a bright, pesto-inspired twist that makes the whole bowl feel a little unexpected. A hit of lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and turmeric rounds everything out into something genuinely complex and craveable. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and the colorful spread of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery makes it as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. Whether you're serving it as a party appetizer or a weekday snack, this is the kind of recipe that makes sesame-free eating feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.
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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.
Add the garlic clove to the food processor and pulse 4–5 times until finely minced.
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