Description
Avocado Hummus is a creamy twist on classic hummus, combining rich avocado with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. This healthy and flavorful dip is perfect for veggies, pita, crackers, or as a spread, offering a vibrant green color and a buttery taste.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (as needed for consistency)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Pita chips, crackers, or veggies for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and cumin. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust the consistency: If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending until you reach the desired consistency. You can also add more olive oil for extra creaminess.
- Season to taste: Taste the hummus and add salt and pepper. If you prefer a more pronounced lemon flavor, feel free to add more lemon juice.
- Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Spicy Avocado Hummus: Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.Roasted Garlic Avocado Hummus: Use roasted garlic for a sweeter, deeper flavor.Herbed Avocado Hummus: Add fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or dill for extra flavor.Lemon-Tahini Avocado Hummus: Increase tahini and lemon juice for a more vibrant taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
