Jain Pesto Hummus with Pita Bread | Healthy Colourful Platter Delights | Entry No.6 Rinku Shah

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable while providing a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

Combine chickpeas, basil, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor.

Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

Blend until smooth, adding water as needed for desired consistency.

In a small pan, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Add toasted pine nuts to the hummus mixture and pulse a few times to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.

Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

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