This Pistachio Pesto Hummus is a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip! The velvety smooth texture of traditional hummus is elevated with the addition of basil and pistachios! This easy pesto hummus makes the perfect dip for veggies, bread, and more!

If you love making hummus as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like my Lemon Tahini Hummus, Avocado Bone Broth Hummus, or my Roasted Beet & Garlic Lemon Hummus!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

You will love this Pistachio Pesto Hummus because it only requires a few simple ingredients and it’s delicious on bread, pita, sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip for veggies and chips! Making your own homemade hummus is incredibly easy to do, all you need is a food processor and about 15 minutes!

This easy pesto hummus has the addition of pistachios for an earthy flavor profile that goes so well with the slightly sweet and peppery flavor of fresh basil. The aroma of fresh basil will fill your kitchen when you make this Pistachio Pesto Hummus!

I created this recipe with my friends at Carapelli using the Carapelli Original Sustainable Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This olive oil comes from 100% sustainable production! Carapelli promotes sustainability on over 600,000 acres of land. It’s just one of the many reasons I’m a huge fan of Carapelli.

Their extra virgin olive oil is delicious, reasonably priced, accessible, and I'm kind of obsessed with their bottle. They really have the perfect pour and that is everything! The Carapelli Original Sustainable Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from a sustainable blend of “cold-pressed” olive oil. This oil is fruity and has aromas of vegetables, making it a perfect ingredient for this Pistachio Pesto Hummus!

Ingredients for Pistachio Pesto Hummus

Organic Chickpeas

Carapelli Original Sustainable Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Organic Fresh Basil

Organic Roasted & Salted Shelled Pistachios

Spice World Organic Minced Garlic

Watkins Himalayan Pink Sea Salt

Frontier Co-Op Organic Black Pepper

Simple French Baguettes

Why go organic?

You may be wondering why I push organic ingredients for everything, even savory and healthy dishes. Organic ingredients go beyond just health and wellness, and contribute so much to the taste and flavor of a recipe. So, if you think that you're making something healthy and buying fruits, veggies, or meats so maybe you don't need to spend the extra to go organic here – let me sway your thinking.

Organic ingredients are made in a more pure way, therefore using no additives, no GMOs, and minimal ingredients. This really allows the true ingredients to shine – and because of that their flavor shines through. Therefore, organic ingredients are more flavorful than their non organic counterparts. So, just because it's already a healthy recipe, or you're already buying good for you ingredients – it doesn't mean you can skip organic! Trust me here, and make the switch. Your body and your taste buds will thank you!

So, I highly recommend that you buy the best organic ingredients for this recipe! You can also shop my Amazon Storefront for all my favorite organic ingredients here. Tip – hover over each ingredient to see the name. And if you want to learn more about organic foods and the difference, read my post here on Food Labels and What They Mean.