Chickpea Pesto Dip Or Pesto Hummus Dip Recipes

SPICY CHICKPEA DIP (HUMMUS)

Steps:

• Place the garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until the garlic is finely chopped (if preparing by hand, finely dice and mash the garlic, then mix with the other ingredients).
• Add the chickpeas and continue mixing to a smooth paste.
• Garnish with the cayenne pepper.
• Served at room temperature or chilled.

CHICKPEA PESTO DIP (OR PESTO HUMMUS DIP)

Steps:

• Process all ingredients in food processor till smooth.
• Serve with a hearty cracker or breadstick.

CHICKPEA DIP (HUMMUS)

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Purée the mixture into a smooth paste, adding water to thin the mixture as necessary.
• 2. Adjust the seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve garnished with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

BEST EVER CREAMY KALAMATA OLIVE HUMMUS DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine first 4 ingredients and blend. To that add chickpeas and continue blending until creamy, smooth dip forms. If dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water, until desired consistency.