Best 7 Basil Hummus Recipes

BASIL AND PESTO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Combine the garbanzo beans, basil, and garlic in a food processor; pulse several times. Use a spatula to push mixture from sides of processor bowl. Pulse the mixture again while drizzling in the olive oil. Add the vinegar and soy sauce; pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

FRESH BASIL-WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until creamy, scraping sides occasionally.
• Taste and adjust flavors as desired.

BASIL PESTO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, basil pesto, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until well combined.

QUICK SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL HUMMUS

Steps:

• Grind the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese together in a food processor for 15 seconds.
• Add about 1/4 of the reserved liquid; grind another 15 seconds. Pour in enough additional reserved liquid, a small amount at a time, and grind; repeat until the consistency is like chunky peanut butter.
• Pour in the olive oil; grind for an additional 15 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

LEMON BASIL HUMMUS DIP

Steps:

• 1. Drain the chickpeas, reserving some of the liquid. Rinse the chickpeas with cold water and drain well in a colander.
• 2. Place the chickpeas, a little of the reserved liquid (start with a few tablespoons), basil, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper and salt into a food processor. Cover and process on PULSE until the mixture is smooth, adding more cooking liquid if necessary to desired consistency. Taste test and adjust.
• 3. Spoon the hummus onto a platter or in a serving bowl. Sprinkle lightly with some Spanish smoked paprika; garnish with basil ribbons and sprinkle of toasted nuts. Alternatively, you can infuse the smoked paprika and pine nuts in some olive oil a few minutes until the nuts start to lightly brown. Set aside to cool then drizzle over the hummus. Accompany dip with slices of baguette, chips, pita triangles, crackers, etc. For best flavor, serve at room temperature. Other uses: sandwich spread, deviled eggs, pizza topping, etc.

LEMON BASIL HUMMUS DIP

Steps:

• drain the chickpeas, reserving 1 tablespoon liquid. Rinse the chickpeas.
• Place the chickpeas, reserved liquid, basil, garlic, lemon juice, oil, pepper and soy sauce into a food processor container. Cover and process until the mixture is smooth. Serve with the Wheat Crisps for dipping.

WHITE BEAN BASIL HUMMUS

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. 2. Serve with vegetables, pita chips or as a sandwich spread.