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)
- 2-4Â tbsp nutritional yeast
- heaping 1/2 tsp dry basil
- heaping 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup plus 2Â 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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Recently discovered hummus – have started making my own. Like the idea of tomato, will have to experiment. Also will have to try nutritional yeast. Thanks for your wonderful ideas!!!
Yum! How cool 🙂
OMgosh! Have you seen the new Hunt’s with fennel and red pepper?? Bought some yesterday but don’t know yet what to try it in!
I always make my own hummus. Tastes sooooo much fresher. Sometimes I put a can of white beans in too to boost the protein power!
Woah, no I haven’t seen it! It sounds really fun, though.
Mmmm, this sounds delicious! I never would have thought of it!
I hate hummus but this looks so good!
I love hummus but I have to watch my bean intake. I love it, but they don’t love me back 🙂
Wow.. I’m drooling over here..
I have been craving pizza but have been too lazy to actually whip up some pizza dough, sauce and cheeze sauce.. this is a perfect alternative!!
What a recipe! I don’t think I’ve had anything like this. Yum!
Wow this looks amazing!! I love hummus and this is going to be made soon like tomorrow.
Now this is just amazing and sounds super delicious. I eat hummus ALL the time, so this is right up my alley and I am shocked that I did not think of this! So simple and healthy too. 🙂