Description
This Pizza Hummus recipe is a flavorful, dairy- and sesame-free twist on traditional hummus, combining garbanzo beans with tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and Italian herbs for a savory, protein-rich spread that’s perfect for dipping or spreading on your favorite snacks.
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 garbanzo beans, water, dried herbs, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic, crushed red peppers, and tomato paste.
- Combine Ingredients: Place all the ingredients into a food processor or high-powered blender to ensure they blend evenly.
- Blend to Desired Texture: Process the mixture until it reaches your preferred consistency, whether smooth or somewhat chunky, depending on your taste.
- Serve: Enjoy the hummus chilled or at room temperature as a delicious spread or dip.
- Store: Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge to maintain freshness for several days.
Notes
- Nutritional Yeast adds protein, B-vitamins, iron, and if fortified, vitamin B12 which is beneficial for vegans.
- Those with MTHFR mutation might want to avoid fortified nutritional yeast and opt for non-fortified versions.
- Nutritional yeast does not promote candida growth.
- Despite concerns about free glutamates and excitotoxins, nutritional yeast is considered safe and nutritious when consumed in moderation.
