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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Easy Basil Hummus

    Published: Jan 4, 2016 · Modified: Jul 19, 2018 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy basil hummus is a healthy and crowd-pleasing dip! It comes together in less than ten minutes with just the help of a food processor. This appetizer (or snack) is filled with protein and fiber for a delicious and resolution-friendly recipe.

    A bowl of hummus on a plate of pita chips.

    Did you hear that groan this morning? That was me, while dragging my booty out of bed to go back to work after a truly glorious eleven day break. Woooooof. We drove up to spend Christmas through New Year's with Brian's family and soaked in as much great food, company, and time spent not staring into a computer screen as we could. We're talking one day of not even changing out of pajamas and focusing all of my efforts on sipping coffee and working through a jigsaw puzzle. Lux-ur-ious!

    Now though the new year has arrived, and the self-justification excuse of enjoying an extra cookie or skipping a workout in lieu of lounging on the couch because 'I'll jumpstart all that healthy stuff in January' is officially null and void.

    A pita chip dunked in a bowl of hummus surrounded by pita chips on a tray.

    So, I'm switching out my afternoon snack of Christmas cookies for healthier options like this basil hummus. And with how easy and delicious this hummus is, I'm not mad about it! Not one bit.

    In a pinch I do buy hummus at the store, but homemade hummus is one of my favorite things to make at home. It's nearly instant gratification - blend all ingredients, grab veggies or pita chips (or a spoon...), and dig in. This version features a burst of fresh basil flavor, which is one of my hands-down favorite herbs to use.

    This hummus (like pretty much all hummus) is versatile. With one batch I've reserved a few servings for snacks at work, I've added a scoop to salads, and even used it as a healthier, creamy spread on sandwiches or wraps. Basil hummus on everything please!

    A bowl of hummus on a plate of pita chips.

    Easy Basil Hummus

    Easy basil hummus is a healthy and crowd-pleasing dip! It comes together in less than ten minutes with just the help of a food processor. This appetizer (or snack) is filled with protein and fiber for a delicious and resolution-friendly recipe.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
    • ½ cup tahini
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 4 teaspoon minced garlic
    • Salt and pepper
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika is fine too)
    • Juice of one lemon
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, packed
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients except the chickpea liquid and the basil to a food processor and process until mixture is relatively smooth.
    • Slowly add in a drizzle of chickpea liquid a little at a time to help the hummus become creamier. Add enough so that hummus reaches your desired consistency.
    • Add in basil and process until basil is in small pieces and evenly mixed in.

    Notes

    I like to serve this basil hummus with homemade pita chips (seen in these photos). To make them, preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Brush front and back of each pita round with olive oil and then sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cut each round into 8 wedges and arrange in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Bake for about 14-15 minutes, or until pita chips have crisped and edges begin to brown. They will continue to crisp slightly as they cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 11.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

    Food Safety and Nutrition Disclaimer

    While I wouldn't pair these with basil hummus, these homemade cinnamon sugar pita chips are another favorite! I usually use whole wheat pitas for a healthier twist on a sweet snack.

    A pile of cinnamon sugar pita chips on a plate.

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    1. Lynn says

      April 21, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      I really liked this recipe as a base, but due to my improv, I couldn't taste the basil and that is what lead me to try this one! Namely, I added a couple tsps chili oil for a bit more kick. At any rate, it was delicious. Thank you!

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      • Alyssa says

        April 22, 2021 at 8:11 am

        I'm so glad you liked it, Lynn. 🙂 Chili oil sounds like a delicious addition!

        Reply
    2. Karen says

      July 08, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter brought home some fresh basil and I was really in the mood for hummus. I looked at a couple of recipes and decided to go with yours. It turned out deliciously awesome! I only had enough basil to make 1/2. So I went heavy on the garlic (because we like it garlicky) and heavy on the lemon (because I forgot at that point I was using 1/2 of everything. I will definitely be making this over and over again! Thank you for sharing!

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      • Alyssa says

        July 10, 2020 at 9:02 am

        I'm so glad you liked it, Karen! Thank you for your review. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Samantha says

      May 20, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      I love this recipe! I've made it several times now and it's fabulous! We grow our own basil, and I don't even measure the garlic, basil or the smoked paprika anymore. Thank you for the recipe, it's one of the easiest and tastiest I've found!

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      • Alyssa says

        May 22, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        Yay! So glad you like it, Samantha. 🙂

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