It’s hummus.
But it tastes like pizza.
This initially started out as regular hummus. I’d never made my own hummus before, so I trusted a recipe from Vegnews. It was easy enough to make, but the finished product tasted quite bland.
In an effort to jazz up the flavor, I turned to Hunts (as I often do when a recipe needs a flavor boost). And then, little by little, plain-jane hummus morphed into…
Super Pizza Hummus!
With super powers.
Maybe it needs a theme song… Anyone want to work on that?
Melty Pizza Hummus
(gluten-free)
Found here: Healthy Recipes with Beans
- 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans (drained) (75g)
- 2-4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- heaping 1/2 tsp dry basil
- heaping 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp basil-and-garlic tomato sauce (90g) (Or plain tomato sauce, and add a little extra basil and garlic) (I used Hunts.)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (For a fat-free dip, you can omit. But you’ll lose the richer the flavor.)
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend very well, until there are no chunks left. (I used a Cuisinart.) Scoop into a serving dish, and serve with chips, raw veggies, or whatever else strikes your fancy. Or use as a spread for sandwiches or toasted bread. (If you like your hummus cold, chill in the fridge before serving.) Fridged in a closed container, this’ll keep at least a few days.
View Pizza Hummus Nutrition Facts
Do you like hummus?
Have you ever tried a flavored one? Oddly enough, the best hummus I’ve ever eaten was in Hong Kong. I was there for a varsity tennis tournament, and we stumbled upon this tiny Middle Eastern restaurant one night. Have you ever noticed some of the best food can be found in those hole-in-the-wall places?
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Do I like hummus? Yes YEs YES. Some may have milk, butter or cheese as a staple item in their fridge. I have hummus. Hummus makes my world a better place :0)
It blows my mind how different hummus can taste from person to person, restaurant to restaurant, brand to brand. While I do like the Sabra brand I have found that chunkier hummuses – as opposed to the creamy texture of Sabra and most other store-bought brands – are so yum. My local supermarket’s own deli department makes one and it is phenomenal. I think the secret ingredient is tons of fresh parsley mixed in.
I have tried flavoured hummuses but the most common one is roasted red pepper hummus and I am not a fan of red peppers. The idea of a pizza hummus is VERY tempting!
Hi Katie,
Long time, no comment. But I’m still reading and avidly following :). I just made this for lunch, and it was delicious! I spread it on two slices of Ezekiel bread and added some roasted red peppers.
Oh my yum.
People, make this right now! You won’t regret it :).
What is nutritional yeast and is it gluten and dairy free?
Google “red star nutritional yeast” 🙂
Sorry! I didn’t mean to sound rude in my reply… I just figured if you saw the ingredient list, yourself, you would be better able to see if it fits into your diet :).
I’ve been looking for a red pepper hummus recipe and can’t find one. That should surely be next!
Does T stand for tablespoon? Love your blog btw!
Yes 🙂
Thank you!!
Just made this and it is AMAZING!!!!
I’m so excited you already made it!! (…and even happier that it turned out well :))
Looks and sounds like Trader Joe’s tomato basil – which is my favorite!
You had me at the title. I am a hummus addict, and obsessed with pizza. This will be a great addition to my hummus collection!
seriously…. how do u come up with these super fun creations!! now why dint i think of that:D
love love your creations!