Tomato-Pesto Hummus

Classic Italian meets the middle east in this hummus recipe that blends chickpeas and tahini with tomato, Parmesan cheese, and basil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ⅓ cup tahini
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend chickpeas, water, lime juice, garlic, and kosher salt in a food processor until the chickpeas are broken up, about 20 seconds. Add tahini, tomato paste, basil, and Parmesan cheese; blend again while streaming olive oil into the mixture until smooth, about 20 seconds more.