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 a smooth or somewhat chunky consistency, depending on your texture preference.
- Serve: Serve the pizza hummus at room temperature or chilled as a dip or spread.
- Store: Keep any leftovers refrigerated to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to control the heat level.
- For a thinner consistency, add a bit more water while blending.
- Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, savory flavor and is a great vegan-friendly substitute for cheese.
- This hummus can be served with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or used as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.
- Store the hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
