5.0 from 3 votes
Avocado Hummus
An array of aromatics & spices, this delightful Avocado Hummus is the perfect afternoon snack. Pair with an assortment of dipping sides, piled high. It’s a nutritious spin on a cheeseboard you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas drained
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 small avocados halved, pitted, and peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until they reach a powdery consistency, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- With the processor running, add lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, about 5 minutes. You can also add 2 ice cubes for extra creamy consistency.
- Add avocados and cilantro to the processor. Continue to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust flavor with additional lemon juice or salt if needed.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with additional cilantro. Serve immediately or chill to enhance the flavors.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
546mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.