Avocado Hummus
This avocado hummus is a modern twist on classic hummus and guacamole. It's an easy vegan snack or appetizer that tastes great with pita or veggie chips!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
- 2-3 ice cubes
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 small avocados halved, pitted, and peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro for more for serving
- Jalapeños sliced, for serving
- Extra virgin olive oil for serving
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor. Blend until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed.
- While the food processor is running, add the ice cubes, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt. Blend for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Finally, add the avocados and cilantro and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust as needed with more lemon juice or salt.
- Spoon the hummus onto a plate or bowl, and spread it with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with cilantro and jalapeño slices, if desired. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Notes
My Top Tip: Peel the skin from the chickpeas for the smoothest texture. It helps if you soak them in hot water with a teaspoon of baking soda, and then use both hands to rub the skins off and remove them. It's necessary, but it makes your avocado hummus extra smooth.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2–3 days in the fridge. Press plastic wrap directly on top of the dip, so it's touching. Then cover it with a storage lid. This helps minimize oxidation and slow down the browning.
Freezing: You can freeze hummus for up to 3 months. Just make sure to put it in an airtight container and don't fill it all the way to the top, because it will expand as it freezes.
Video Note: The video version of this recipe uses 2 tablespoons of warm water, but the recipe card uses ice cubes. Either option works, but I prefer the ice cubes.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 12g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 15.2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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