Description
Looking for a foolproof recipe for verdant creamy pistachio hummus? This super easy, healthy chickpea pistachio hummus recipe delivers! With only 6 ingredients, you can whip up this gluten free vegan humus in about 10 minutes. This recipe fits into a whole foods plant-based lifestyle, as added oils and salt are optional, and there are no added sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, reserve liquid from can
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, pistachios, garlic, parsley or cilantro, salt (optional), black pepper, tahini and lemon juice to the container of a food processor.
- Process mixture over medium setting until chopped. While pureeing, slowly add the olive oil (optional) and just enough reserved liquid from the chickpeas to create a smooth, creamy texture. May stop to scrape down sides as needed.
- Makes 8 servings (about 1/4-cup each).
- May serve with whole grain pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a sauce, dip, or spread.
Notes
Try white beans instead of chickpeas, if desired.
I garnished this hummus recipe with clean organically grown rose petals, which is a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean foodways.
Try serving this hummus in a rustic pottery or ceramic bowl, such as this one.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 88
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g