Recipe: Basil Hummus
One of the things I grow most each summer is basil. If my basil plants are looking empty or dying, I will more than likely run out and buy another plant – just so I don’t run out. Having a basil plant on standby is essential for anyone who’s always busy in the kitchen! I love pesto (I freeze it each summer) and I use basil in many recipes. (Add garlic and I’m in heaven.)
(missing from this photo: garlic.)
A few summers ago, I happened upon a basil hummus recipe. I’ve tweaked it to my own liking over the years and found the need to share it….finally. I had all of the ingredients on hand, except the garbanzo beans, but I easily (and cheaply) grabbed a can while at the store over the weekend.
So grab your basil and make this recipe!
This hummus is great with pita bread, chips or vegetables. My son is a fan of dips, so it’s even toddler-friendly.
Basil Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basil
- 1 can garbanzo beans (drained, rinsed)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- salt to taste
- Optional: 1-2 cloves garlic (more if you desire)
Instructions
In a food processor, chop the basil and garbanzo beans. When those are mixed fairly well, add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Refrigerate and eat when ready!
Do you love basil? What dish do you enjoy most with basil?
oh I’ve never used Basil before in a hummus recipe. That sounds great and I have a big supply in the herb garden!
I LOVE Basil! My mom has actually grown some fresh organic basil in her garden this year! I love to make marinara sauce with just about everything from my garden! Thanks for the recipe!
Whenever I serve hummus at parties, it is always the first thing to go. I will definitely have to try this!
Hummus is one of my favorites. I have never thought to make it with basil, great idea!
i love adding basil to my salads. it’s a great fresh flavor
This looks and sounds like a yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing.
This looks delicious! I love hummus, and I love basil. I’m going to make this immediately!
This sounds so good! I love hummus, but I’ve never had basil hummus before. I’m going to give this one a shot.
I make my own hummus too, but I have never tried it with Basil. I will though, the next time I make it.
I love hummus, but I have never been brave enough to make it myself. Where do you find the tahini?
I can’t believe I haven’t thought of adding basil to hummus before! Earlier this summer we got on a huge hummus kick and tried a bunch of variations. I can see which kind we’ll be trying next!
I’ve been wondering how to make a hummus. This looks amazing! I love basil and I love hummus. I’ll definitely be trying this.
We do love basil in our pasta and my husband just said we can grow it! Wonder if the deer would eat it ;( I need to try hummus that is a good I just have not been able to grasp for the way it looks. Yep I’m judgmental when it comes to how my food looks.
I’ve never tried hummus. I would love to try this though, it looks absolutely amazing! My husband says I can make this ANYTIME!
That sounds so yummy to me. I love hummus and I love basil. Great combo
I want to try growing my own herbs.
I do love hummus, though. All kinds of hummus.
I need to try to make this! I love hummus and I love fresh basil. I actually have a can of Tahini and the garbanzo beans here – I’ll juste have to get the basil.
Deelish! I love hummus and I love basil. This has to be a winning combo!
Looks like a great recipe. Would be great with some chips or veggies.
This looks really delicious! I need to try making my own hummus sometime!
I have some basil growing in the garden now. I haven’t tried basil hummus before!
I love basil but am not a garbonzo bean fan, I did try a ‘guaca-hummus’ once that I liked, maybe the basil would make me try it! 🙂
Believe it or not I only recently tried hummus and I adored it! I can’t get enough lately.
I’ve never met a hummus I didn’t fall madly in love with. I also have a booming basil plant… I guess we all know what happens next, huh?
This looks super tasty! Want to send some basil my way?
I love to grow my own foods. I just suck at it. lol
Sounds so yummy. I love hummus and basil. We grew quite a bit of basil in our garden this year. Thankfully that wasnt one of the things ruined in the storm that destroyed most of the garden.
I love hummus! I haven’t tried anything but red pepper so I’ll have to try this.
I bet a basil hummus would be good. We’ve got critters who get in the outdoor growing. I wonder if we’d do better with herbs.
What an awesome idea for a dip. I have fresh basil ready to go, too!
I love basil, pesto—anything BASIL pretty much!! I NEED to try this recipe out because I also LOVE hummus too!!
I keep saying that I am going to make hummus. I really need to do it!
I will go to town on a good hummus. This looks like it has great flavor!
Hummus one of my favorite snacks. This recipe looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
I have SO much basil that I have a hard time keeping up with it. This would be a great way to use some, plus I love hummus!
This basil hummus recipe looks delicious. Basil is tasty. Hummus is tasty. Therefore, this should be heavenly.