Basil and Pesto Hummus Recipe
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Basil and Pesto Hummus

By: fantastic dan 
"This deliciously sweet hummus is bursting with basil and an all-around pesto body. it's so good, you could eat this by itself with a spoon, although spreading it on crackers of any kind will do."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 ounces
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 134 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Kaitlyn   view full review
This is absolutely delicious, especially served on a slice of homemade french bread!!! I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by CO   view full review
This was excellent! I doubled the garlic, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar for extra flavor. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
Didn't have fresh basil but did have some pesto that I had prepared with fresh basil. I too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2010 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
This is a basil hummus. This needs quite a bit of liquid added to this in order to get it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by ROCKES   view full review
This was good and quick. I do agree that lemon juice is necessary. Served with celery and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by Neeley   view full review
This was soooooo good! I added more olive oil, one more clove of garlic and the juice of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by CapreseStacy   view full review
Delicious, unique hummus. I had some fresh basil to use up and this was a great use for it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by Enronadon   view full review
I don't have a blender or a food processor, but that's okay! I love a chunky, thick hummus. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by Jennifer   view full review
Awesome! It was gone in a day. I eyeballed all the ingredients, didn't measure exactly. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by SP   view full review
I made this for a bunch of people who had never tried hummus before and everyone loved it! I...

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