Pizza Hummus – Dairy & Sesame Free Recipe
This Pizza Hummus is a dairy and sesame-free twist on the classic hummus, packed with garbanzo beans, tomato paste, and flavorful herbs like basil and oregano. Enhanced with nutritional yeast for a cheesy, savory note without the dairy, this hummus is perfect as a dip or spread, served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
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: Place all the ingredients—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 it reaches your preferred consistency, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
- Serve and Store: Serve the pizza hummus immediately at room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of protein, B-vitamins, iron, and supplementally B12, which is beneficial for vegans.
- If you have MTHFR gene mutation, consider opting for non-fortified nutritional yeast to avoid potential issues.
- Contrary to some concerns, nutritional yeast does not feed candida.
- Including nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, making this recipe suitable for dairy-free diets.
