Pesto Hummus

Name: Pesto Hummus
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 Cups
Ingredients: 2 Cans 15 oz Garbonzo Beans (or chickpeas); 2 Tbs Tahini ((Optionally use 1/2 cup of diced onion for a low fat alternative)); 3 Tbs Minced garlic cloves; 3 Tbs Chopped basil; 4 Tbs Lemon juice; 1/3 Cup Water

Very flavorful basil based Pesto Hummus!

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Servings

Cups

Ingredients

2 Cans 15 oz Garbonzo Beans (or chickpeas)
2 Tbs Tahini (Optionally use 1/2 cup of diced onion for a low fat alternative)
3 Tbs Minced garlic cloves
3 Tbs Chopped basil
4 Tbs Lemon juice
1/3 Cup Water

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Servings

Cups

Ingredients

2 Cans 15 oz Garbonzo Beans (or chickpeas)
2 Tbs Tahini (Optionally use 1/2 cup of diced onion for a low fat alternative)
3 Tbs Minced garlic cloves
3 Tbs Chopped basil
4 Tbs Lemon juice
1/3 Cup Water

Instructions

Open both cans of Garbonzo beans (or chickpeas). Strain and rinse thoroughly.
Add beans and all other ingredients to your food processor. Blend until smooth.
Optional: add water to reduce thickness as desired.

Recipe Notes

Feel free to modify this recipe to suit your tastes or needs. Also consider swapping out the tahini for a 1/4 cup of diced onion for a low fat option.

If using it as a dip try and some red hot for a little added zest! Enjoy!

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