
By Alfie Steiner
PESTO HUMMUS
7 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
we all love hummus, we all love pesto - and this combines our two favourite dips + sauces in one 🤤
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:03 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories251.9 kcal (13%)
Total Fat17.5 g (25%)
Carbs17.3 g (7%)
Sugars0.7 g (1%)
Protein9.8 g (20%)
Sodium557.4 mg (28%)
Fiber6.2 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Soften the chickpeas by simmering with baking soda + a splash of water for 10-20 minutes, or until they smush between your fingers.
Step 2
Blanch the basil (save some for garnish) in boiling water for 10 seconds, then shock in ice water + drain.
Step 3
To a food processor, add the tahini + lemon juice, then blend until a paste forms.
Step 4
Add the chickpeas + 1-2tbsp of the cooking liquid.
Step 5
Add the basil, pine nuts (save some for garnish) + nutritional yeast - the hummus should begin to turn light green.
Step 6
Whilst blending, add an ice cube, stream in some olive oil & continue to blend until creamy.
Step 7
To serve, spoon into a bowl, top with toasted pine nuts, basil & a swirl of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!
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