Turkey Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, creamy dip brings together chickpeas, ripe avocado, fresh basil, and toasted walnuts in a way that feels indulgent but is completely plant-powered. The combination of pesto-inspired basil with the richness of avocado gives the hummus a gorgeous green color and a layered, nutty flavor that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a store tub. A touch of cumin and turmeric adds warmth and depth without overpowering the bright lemon and garlic notes. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes — pulse the garlic first, add everything else, stream in a little water, and you've got a silky, swirl-worthy bowl ready to go. Arranged alongside crisp cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and sweet red bell pepper strips, it's the kind of spread that disappears fast at any table. Since every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to second-guess labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking into your snack. Finish it with a drizzle of olive oil, a handful of chopped walnuts, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a presentation that looks like you actually tried.
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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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