Pizza Hummus – Dairy & Sesame Free Recipe
A flavorful and healthy Pizza Hummus that is dairy and sesame free, combining classic Mediterranean ingredients with an Italian twist. This hummus blends garbanzo beans, tomato paste, and herbs to deliver a delicious, protein-packed dip perfect for snacking or entertaining. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while boosting B-vitamins and protein, making it ideal for vegan and dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 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
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including cooked garbanzo beans, herbs, tomato paste, garlic, and nutritional yeast to ensure everything is ready for blending.
- Blend Ingredients: Place all ingredients into a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend the mixture until achieving your preferred texture, whether smooth or somewhat chunky.
- Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled for a refreshing option.
- Store: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for several days.
Notes
- Nutritional yeast enriches this hummus with protein, B-vitamins, and iron, and a supplemented version can also provide B12, which is beneficial for vegans.
- If sensitive to MTHFR gene mutation, consider using non-fortified nutritional yeast.
- Nutritional yeast does not contribute to candida growth and is safe to include in diets concerned with glutamates and excitotoxins based on current research.
- For best results, use a high-powered blender or food processor to obtain the desired consistency.
- This hummus is ideal for those avoiding dairy and sesame and fits nicely into vegan and gluten-free diets.
