Pizza Hummus Recipe
This Pizza Hummus recipe combines traditional garbanzo beans with Italian-inspired flavors like tomato paste, basil, oregano, and garlic to create a unique, savory dip perfect for serving at room temperature or chilled. Enhanced with nutritional yeast for added protein and B vitamins, this easy-to-make hummus brings a delightful pizza flavor twist to a classic staple.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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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
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including garbanzo beans, water, dried basil, salt, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed red peppers, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Combine in Food Processor: Place all ingredients into a food processor or high-powered blender. This ensures that they will blend evenly and combine the flavors thoroughly.
- Blend to Desired Texture: Process or blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth or slightly chunky texture depending on your preference. This may take about 1-2 minutes depending on your equipment.
- Serve or Store: Serve the hummus immediately at room temperature or chilled for a refreshing taste. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- Nutritional yeast adds a significant boost of protein, B-vitamins including B12, and iron, making this recipe a great vegan-friendly option.
- Those with MTHFR genetic mutations might want to avoid fortified nutritional yeast; non-fortified versions can be used instead.
- Nutritional yeast does not promote candida growth and contains no gluten.
- Feel free to adjust crushed red pepper quantity to control the spiciness.
- Recipe yields approximately 6-8 servings, ideal as a snack or appetizer.
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