Pesto Hummus By Chef Ashok Thakur

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.

Soak chickpeas overnight before using them.

Add soaked chickpeas to the mixture.

Add garlic to the mixture.

Add basil leaves to the mixture.

Add tahini sauce to the mixture.

Season with salt to taste.

Add white pepper powder (or black pepper if preferred).

Add chickpea soak water to help blend the mixture.

Grind the mixture until smooth.

Check the consistency with a spoon and blend again if needed.

Transfer the pesto hummus to a serving bowl.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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