The best, healthy homemade hummus, creamy, bright, and delicious. This hummus is perfect as a dip, in salads, as a spread in sandwiches or on toast, or enjoyed straight up. It's a beautiful dish to add to your Iftar during Ramadan.
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the chickpeas, pistachios, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, basil, olive oil, and salt. Pulse a few times — mixture will seize but don’t worry! Add tbsp by tbsp of cold water to thin to a smooth consistency. Once achieved, blend on high 2-3 more times until it is velvety smooth. Adjust to reach your desired consistency with water, and taste with lemon juice and salt if desired. Transfer to a bowl. Smooth out hummus with the back of a spoon, and finish with extra-virgin olive oil, chopped pistachios, and basil. Enjoy with pita, veggies, or toasted sourdough!
