Description

This Pizza Hummus recipe is a dairy-free and sesame-free healthy snack that delivers the delicious flavors of pizza in a creamy hummus form. It’s perfect as a veggie or chip dip, or simply enjoyed by the spoonful. Combining garbanzo beans with tomato paste, nutritional yeast, garlic, and classic Italian herbs, this dip adds a savory twist to traditional hummus with a vibrant pizza-inspired taste.

Ingredients

Hummus Base

3 cups garbanzo beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic, peeled
¾ cup nutritional yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Pizza Flavoring

¾ cup tomato paste
3 ¾ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon crushed red peppers (adjust to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure garbanzo beans are cooked and drained if using canned beans. Peel the garlic cloves for processing.
Combine Ingredients: Place garbanzo beans, water, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, and crushed red peppers into a food processor or high-powered blender.
Blend Hummus: Process or blend the mixture until it reaches your desired texture—smooth or slightly chunky depending on preference. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator before serving for a cooler, firmer texture.
Storage: Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

This hummus is naturally dairy and sesame free, making it suitable for those with these allergies.
Adjust crushed red pepper quantity to control the spice level.
For a chunkier texture, pulse the food processor rather than continuous blending.
Use fresh garlic for a stronger garlicky flavor or roast garlic beforehand for a milder taste.
Serve with fresh veggies, pita chips, or as a spread for sandwiches.