Name: Pesto Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 15oz. can chickpeas ($1.15); 1/4 cup lemon juice ($0.18); 1/4 cup olive oil ($0.48); 1/4 cup tahini ($0.85); 1/4 cup basil pesto ($1.33); 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) ($0.02); 1/8 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh)* ($0.02)

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Pesto Hummus

8 servings

Spiking a basic hummus recipe with a dollop of basil hummus adds big flavor. Use this herby pesto hummus for sandwiches, dipping, on pasta, and more!

Ingredients

1 15oz. can chickpeas ($1.15)

1/4 cup lemon juice ($0.18)

1/4 cup olive oil ($0.48)

1/4 cup tahini ($0.85)

1/4 cup basil pesto ($1.33)

1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) ($0.02)

1/8 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh)* ($0.02)

Instructions

1 Drain the chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with the rest of the ingredients.

2 Process the ingredients until smooth, adding a little water, olive oil, or drained liquid from the chickpeas to thin out the mixture if needed.

3 Garnish with a few whole chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, or a dollop of pesto, if desired.