Description
A flavorful, pizza-inspired hummus dip combining traditional garbanzo beans with tomato paste, aromatic herbs, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy, savory taste. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or spread to elevate your everyday hummus experience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups garbanzo beans
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 3/4 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon crushed red peppers (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Put all ingredients including garbanzo beans, water, dried basil, salt, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed red peppers, oregano, and tomato paste into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Blend to Desired Texture: Process or blend the mixture until the hummus reaches your preferred consistency, whether smooth or slightly chunky, depending on your taste.
- Serve: Serve the pizza hummus either at room temperature or chilled for best flavor.
- Store: Store any leftover hummus in the refrigerator in an airtight container to keep fresh for several days.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to control the heat level of the hummus.
- If the hummus is too thick, add a splash more water or olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
- Use canned or cooked garbanzo beans for convenience.
- Great as a dip for vegetables, pita bread, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
