One of my favorite snacks prior to going Paleo was hummus and veggies. It was so easy to make or buy and felt like a filling snack. We don’t eat legumes anymore though, so when Justin made this tasty garlic basil nut hummus, I was thrilled to have a dip for veggies and plantain chips!
Consistency Like Traditional Hummus
I know – you’re wondering about the consistency, right? Does it really stack up? Well, I’m here to tell you it totally does! This garlic basil nut hummus is thick and smooth yet grainy at the same time, just like traditional chickpea hummus. Just take a look, and decide for yourself. Don’t you want to start dipping some veggies or plantain chips?!
Customize It
You can really customize the flavors to your liking and even try other soft nuts. We used both macadamia nuts and cashews. The cashews add a little bit of a sweeter taste. Add your favorite herbs and spices!
Great For Entertaining
We love this easy garlic basil nut hummus because it is great for when we have company over or for taking to a get together. I can just imagine that we’ll be making this one over and over this coming summer!
Garlic Basil Nut Hummus (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted macadamia nuts
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, (omit if nuts are salted)
- 1/3 cup water
Optional ingredients:
- 1 jar roasted peppers, drained, (use as much of the jar as you’d like)
Instructions
- Place nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, smoked paprika and sea salt (if needed) in a food processor and pulse to break up the nuts. Add optional roasted pepper as well if you’re using them.
- Add about 1/3 cup water and process again until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and get all the little nut bits processed. Add more water if the mixture is too thick.
- Taste for seasoning and add more lemon juice or sea salt if desired. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as a dip for fresh veggies and veggie and/or plantains chips.
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