Pesto Hummus
Pesto Hummus makes a fantastic spread on your favorite bread, dip for chips, and even a pesto sauce for pasta. And it is super easy to make. Using walnuts creates a creamy texture without the heavy use of oil in traditional pesto.
Ingredients
2 cups of soaked or canned Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas)
2 cups of fresh Basil or Basil Sprouts
1/2 cup of Walnuts
2 Tablespoons of Nutritional yeast
1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of water
(Water varies with the wetness of the bean. Add more if the mixture does not blend well or the consistency is too dry.)
Suggestion: Add 2 teaspoons of Lemon juice to keep fresher longer and add a slightly different flavor!
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until the basil is finely chopped.
Stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
Additional Tips
To make a pesto sauce, blend two parts of pesto hummus with one part water and stir into your favorite pasta.
Caution: This recipe is addictive!
Recipe by
Lester Karplus