Vegetarian Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant dip takes classic hummus somewhere entirely new, blending creamy chickpeas and ripe avocado with fresh basil and toasted walnuts for a flavor that lands somewhere between a rich pesto and your favorite guacamole. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting — a quick pulse of garlic, a long blitz of everything else, and a little water added on the fly until the texture is silky and spoonable. Ground cumin and turmeric add a subtle warmth that keeps every bite interesting without overpowering the bright lemon and herbaceous basil. Served in a bowl with a drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts, it looks genuinely impressive with almost no effort. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, celery, and red bell pepper strips alongside makes this a complete snack or starter that feels as good as it looks. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and whole, so you get a satisfying, protein-rich spread without any of the guesswork that can come with store-bought versions.
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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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