Pistachio Hummus – Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian

Don’t you just love putting a creative spin on classic hummus? There’s just so much you can add to chickpea hummus to enhance the flavor, from veggies and nuts to spices and herbs. In this beautiful, flavorful pistachio hummus you’ll find the simple addition of pistachios and cilantro or parsley, which provides a rich flavor and beautiful color to this Mediterranean dip, which is inspired by classic ingredients in the Mediterranean. You’ll also get a boost of protein, making it the perfect plant-powered dip or spread for sandwiches, grilled veggies, vegan meatballs, and pita bread, or as a side with salads, grain dishes, or savory entrees. In fact, you can include this pistachio hummus with any meal or snack for a dose of delicious nutrition. Best of all, with only 6 ingredients, you can whip up this custom, house-made hummus in minutes. All you do is dump a can of chickpeas into the blender, along with garlic, shelled pistachios, tahini, EVOO (optional), lemon juice, parsley or cilantro, salt (optional), and enough liquid from the can of chickpeas to make a creamy consistency when you blend it, and you have a batch of hummus on your table in no time.

I often find that home-made hummus recipes are much more flavorful than typical store-bought creations. Which is why I love to keep these basic ingredients on hand—canned chickpeas, lemons (I have a tree!), garlic, tahini, and EVOO—to make hummus whenever I’m in the mood. To deepen the green color of this hummus, just throw in a handful of fresh garden herbs, such as parsley or cilantro. You can also change things up and swap chickpeas for white beans, and add other seasonings, such as smoked paprika, turmeric, or oregano. The sky is the limit to what you can do with this home-made pistachio hummus recipe!

If you want to see how I make this recipe, check out my video on how to make it here, along with other pistachio cooking hacks. And check out my IG Video Reel here.

Nutrition Notes

You can feel really good about the heart health benefits of this pistachio hummus, thanks to those healthy fats from olive oil, tahini and pistachios, as well as the added fiber and other antioxidant nutrients. Chickpeas provide a good source of protein, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals, too. So, this hummus offers a protein punch to round out your plant-based meals. Plus, this hummus recipe is completely vegan and gluten free to match all of your nutrition needs. With minimal added fats (which are optional) and no added sugars and salt (which is optional), this hummus can fit easily into your whole foods plant-based lifestyle.

 

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