This Basil Pesto Hummus is the epic marriage of two delectable spreads, creating one mouthwatering combination that you’ll want to put on everything.
This is going to sound weird… but Christian and I have always collectively loved hummus.
I think maybe more him than me, just because he will, like, smear it on chicken and call it dinner. But we’ve always just made sure there was hummus around. You know that one snack you always eat when you come home after a night out in college? Hummus. If we ever had to go on a road trip somewhere, we always packed hummus. Studying in the library for hours? Hummus.
And for as long as I can remember, our favorite has been Sabra’s Basil Pesto Hummus.
I found myself craving this delectable spread the other day, with no Sabra in sight. It was traumatic, to say the least.
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Then, I quickly realized that I probably had all of the ingredients to make my own!
And I’ve got to say… sorry, Sabra, but I think ya girl’s version is better.
And wanna know something about this hummus?
It’s green.
ish.
And today happens to be St. Patrick’s Day! Which means everything has to be green, right? That’s what that means? All I know is don’t pinch me.
I’ve never been one to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. And by celebrate I mean the American way: go out and get wasted, just because. I mean, if you do, that’s great – treat yoself. But I’ll be good over here with my basil pesto hummus and my mom’s traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage. (<– Maybe I’ll share the recipe next year. It’s good AF).
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- 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbs tahini
- 8-10 fresh basil leaves
- Juice half of a lemon
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp EVOO + more for drizzling
- 1 tsp salt
- Add the chickpeas into a food processor and pulse until they are just roughly chopped.
- Add in the tahini, basil, lemon juice, cheese, garlic, salt and EVOO.
- Process until desired texture is reached.
- Drizzle in EVOO as needed.
Join the conversation:
What is one food that you and your SO, best friend, sibling, know that each other just loves?
What is your favorite way to eat hummus?
How do you usually celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
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YES! I posted a pesto hummus recipe on my blog around this time last year, and I swear it’s still one of my favorite recipes of all-time! This looks so smooth and delectable! I can’t wait to give your version a try this weekend!!
Wooooah twinsies. Thanks Alexa!! <3
My boyfriend and I are the same way!! We LOVE hummus and this is definitely going to be made soon. Especially with the addition of basil…ohmygoodness!!
I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because I’m 100% Italian so I guess I’ll just make some green-colored pasta tonight? 😉
Where are you/your family from in Italy?! I have family in Cefalu, Sicily
Oooo we’re mainlanders from the Abruzzi region in the North! My maternal grandparents were born in San Pio and my paternal grandparents were born in L’Aquila!
Very cool!! I can’t wait for the next time I visit. My parents are going in April for 2 weeks and I’m dying of jealousy!
Yay for green hummus! I love that Christian eats it because Mark won’t go anywhere near hummus just because he knows it’s healthy.. I know, I date a 12 year old. He did however say last night that he liked my cauliflower fried rice better than the real stuff and I responded “okay, I’ll marry you”
Margaret I know the feeling! Drew said he never used to eat hummus until we started living together, but now he agrees (unwillingly) that it is good and he loves putting it on his sandwiches 😉
Hahahah you are too funny. Christian eats like a college kid 90% of the time (he’s in grad school so only a few more months til that’s acceptable :P)
I actually don’t like Sabra hummus that much! Especially onto after making my own. This looks amazing. Pesto is one of my favorite ways to flavor!
Seriously, there could be a food that I hate – throw some pesto on it and it’s my new favorite food.
I had corned beef and cabbage last night (we are going out tonight) and this would have been great on it! Greenish is good enough for me
I had corned beef last night! Where did you go out?!
I was always confused by how expensive hummus is and how cheap chickpeas are. I love the idea of adding pesto to traditional hummus – YUM(mus)!
I know right. It’s probably because of tahini. I have a jar of tahini that cost like $6. Ridiculous!
True, but that one jar of tahini can make sooooooo much hummus!
I love basil and hummus, I’m allergic to tree nuts but definitely inspired to try a basil-tomato hummus now! Or a hummus-baba ganoush mashup…
Either of those combinations sound amazing!!
“What is one food that you and your SO, best friend, sibling, know that each other just loves?” — Do cookies count? lol but seriously… That is probably a “snack” I will make for road trips because Drew is just obsessed. And I mean, I like em too 😉
I actually haven’t made my own hummus yet, out of pure laziness. I make my own nut butters but I can’t gather the motivation for hummus. lol
Yes cookies count DUH. They are like their own food group. You’ve gotta try it its super easy!
I could eat that entire bowl! Beautiful photos, too. I love this twist on a “green” recipe for today : )
Thank you Sam!! I wanted to go green somehow!
Recently become obsessed with hummus!! Love it! Have been wanting to try a few different variations for quite some time so loving your recipe! I love hummus with celery/carrot sticks or crackers! We don’t celebrate St Patricks Day much in Australia, it’s just an excuse back home for people to go out and get drunk on a weekday, (which, mind you, Australians are very good at!) I feel like Americans do an awesome job at celebrating holidays we don’t, like Halloween as well!
Americans pretty much do the same thing LOL, it’s funny because it’s actually a religious holiday. Thanks for the love Georgie! <3
Oh hay yummus look at dat hummus! Love the addition of basil and that hummus has a special place in your heart. My best friend in college and I collectively shared a love for (many things) especially our favorite coffee shop. No words had to be exchanged, we just always found ourselves there 😉
D’awww das cute. As you know I love me a good coffee shop, too. We’ll have to do some exploring next time you’re here for some new gems
I love hummus! My boyfriend despises it and I swear he’s never even tried it haha. He’s a child. Something that we both LOVE is sushi. Also, Mexican restaurants, haha.
Hahah ‘he’s a child’, I tell my boyfriend that too because his eating habits are ridiculous. I would say him and I love sushi and Mexican too!!
I have a recipe similar to this – Kale Pesto Hummus! I tried Hope Foods version and was like OMG pesto + hummus, I must make at home. It seriously is such a dreamy combo.
I’ve never tried Hope’s hummus. I pretty much will eat anything with pesto in it! Kale Pesto Hummus sounds yummehhhh I made kale pest on zoodles once and ’twas delightful.
mmmmmm, hummus. My boyfriend and I are perfectly happy just eating it with veggies. It’s the perfect snack and super healthy too.
I totally agree! Thanks Elaine!
I don’t know why I’ve never had pesto and hummus together ever!!!!! I NEEDDD!
This hummus is so lovely!! It looks soo good, I could eat the whole bowl in one sitting ?
If pesto was a man, I’d marry it/him. So, this obviously belongs in my fridge!! Looks DELISH.
This recipe looks great! Is tahini paste okay? Or should it be sauce?
I just made this recipe and I’m eating it in a wrap and also with bell peppers and cherry tomatoes and it’s so good! I’m in that weird happy fog where this food tastes so good and I’m so happy I feel like crying! Thank you for sharing!! I’m gonna eat this hummus til I die. Spread it on my casket.
Actually, don’t do that.
LOL this comment made my day
Fresh and delicious! I’m making it again for our dinner party tomorrow night.