Pesto and Fresh Basil Hummus

Submitted by Shelley Lee

"A flavorful twist to a basic hummus recipe."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons tahini paste
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 20 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (adjust to taste)
• 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• liquid, from chickpeas

directions

1. Place first 7 ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth, adding olive oil and/or liquid from the chickpeas to obtain desired consistency, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping sides occasionally.
2. Add fresh basil leaves and blend until they are incorporated well, about 2 minutes, adding liquid as needed.
3. Store covered in the refrigerator. The longer this sits the more the flavors blend.