Sesame Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
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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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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