Avocado Hummus
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Avocado Hummus
Description
This hummus variant uses 30 ounces of cooked chickpeas mixed with a ripe avocado and cilantro to provide creaminess and herbal flavor. Garlic introduces a savory note, while lime juice adds acidity and brightness. Olive oil contributes richness and smooth texture. The ingredients are blended until smooth and thick, adjusting salt as needed to balance flavors.
The result is a dip with a pleasant balance of nutty chickpeas and the buttery texture of avocado, lifted by citrus and herbs. It is thicker than some spreads, making it suitable for dipping or spreading on sandwiches or wraps. The flexibility to adjust garlic, cilantro, or lime juice lets cooks tailor the flavor intensity.
Avocado hummus offers a fresh alternative to traditional hummus, making use of the creamy fruit to reduce the need for extra oil or tahini. The lime juice also helps keep the avocado from browning quickly when served soon after preparation.
Ingredients
- 30 ounces chickpeas also called Garbanzo Beans, fully cooked
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 - 1 cup cilantro start with 1/2 cup and add more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Add first 4 ingredients to blender or food processor and then slowly add the lime juice and olive oil as you blend.
- Once it is smooth and to a thick, spreadable consistency you can add salt to taste.
- Feel free to add extra garlic, cilantro, or lime juice to get it to a flavor you like!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2ounces | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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