Wheat Free Pesto-Walnut Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant dip brings together creamy avocado, nutty walnuts, fresh basil, and chickpeas for something that tastes like classic hummus and pesto had a very delicious baby. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, blending everything into a silky, swirl-worthy bowl that looks seriously impressive on a table. Cumin and turmeric add a warm, earthy depth that keeps each bite interesting well beyond the first scoop. The rainbow of cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery dippers means you get satisfying crunch without a single cracker in sight. A drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of chopped walnuts on top make it look like something straight off a restaurant mezze board. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to a genuinely good snack, this one is hard to put down.
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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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