Chef John's Green Hummus

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This simple, basil-spiked 'green' hummus is a great summer twist on everyone's favorite spread. Turkey on wheat? Yawn. Turkey on wheat with green hummus? Hello! And don't even get me started on wraps. I won't even touch a wrap that doesn't contain hummus, and neither should you.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on February 5, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ⅓ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the basil and cook uncovered until bright green, about 20 seconds. Immediately plunge basil in ice water until cold. Squeeze basil to remove excess moisture and pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. Put basil, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garbanzo beans, and white beans, salt, and black pepper, respectively, in a blender. Cover and blend until almost smooth; add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
8g Fat
27g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 420mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.