Description
Snack Prep: Veggie Sticks with Easy Pesto Hummus is a creamy, protein-packed dip paired with crisp, fresh veggies — the ultimate combo for a healthy snack or meal prep staple. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner starters, healthy snack options, or food ideas to bring to a gathering, this easy recipe has you covered. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with simple whole ingredients.
Ingredients
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup pesto
1/4 cup tahini
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups veggie sticks (carrots, celery, cucumber)
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then place in a food processor with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
2. Add pesto and blend again until well incorporated.
3. With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
4. Add salt to taste, blend briefly, and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Wash and slice vegetables into sticks. Store in airtight containers with water to keep them crisp.
6. Scoop hummus into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with veggie sticks.
Notes
For smoother hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
Homemade pesto gives the freshest flavor but use what you have!
Store hummus in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, meal prep, quick breakfast, dinner ideas, food ideas