Pizza Hummus – dairy & sesame free Recipe
This Pizza Hummus is a flavorful and dairy-free twist on traditional hummus, infused with classic pizza seasonings like oregano, basil, and tomato paste. It’s made without sesame, making it a great option for those with allergies, and is perfect as a dip or spread for a savory, nutritious snack.
- Author: Rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups (serves 6-8) 1x
- Category: Dip / Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Primary Ingredients
- 3 cups garbanzo beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 4–5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Seasonings & Flavorings
- 3 3/4 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon crushed red peppers (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Gather Ingredients: Assemble all ingredients including garbanzo beans, water, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, and dried spices to ensure everything is ready for blending.
- Combine in Food Processor: Add the garbanzo beans, water, garlic cloves, tomato paste, olive oil, basil, oregano, crushed red peppers, nutritional yeast, and salt into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Blend Mixture: Process the ingredients until smooth or slightly chunky depending on your preferred hummus texture. This typically takes 1-2 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt or red pepper flakes as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Serve the hummus at room temperature or chilled. For best flavor, refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 4-5 days.
Notes
- This recipe is both dairy- and sesame-free, making it suitable for people with these allergies.
- You can substitute canned garbanzo beans to save time, just ensure they are well rinsed and drained.
- For a creamier texture, peel the skins off the chickpeas before blending.
- Adjust crushed red pepper quantity based on your heat preference.
- Store in the refrigerator and consume within 4-5 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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