Walnut Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Total time15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
4.8(21)
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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
Chef's tipUse the same amount, keeping the same form - whole, chopped, or toasted. - 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)Chef's tipUse the same amount, keeping the same form - whole, chopped, or toasted.
- 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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