Description
A delightful twist on a classic dip, this avocado hummus combines the creamy goodness of ripe avocados with the hearty flavor of chickpeas, making it a nutritious and versatile choice for snacking and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the avocado, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until it forms a creamy base.
- Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the hummus is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time to achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with paprika if desired, and serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Drizzling olive oil on top can help maintain color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg