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Easy Avocado Hummus

Easy and creamy hummus recipe with avocado, lime, garlic, and paprika. Perfect side dish for your cookout.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans/chickpeas one can, drained
  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • 1 clove of garlic skin peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ lime
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh pepper flakes, cilantro leaves, olive oil Optional garnishes

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, add in 15 ounces garbanzo beans/chickpeas, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove of garlic, juice of ½ lime, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and blend it for about 1 minute.
  2. Add in 1 medium ripe avocado and season with Salt and ground black pepper to taste (I started with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper) and blend it until smooth and creamy. Taste it and add more salt and pepper to your liking.
  3. Serve it on a serving bowl or plate and drizzle more olive oil and sprinkle some more paprika or red pepper flakes. Garnish with some Fresh pepper flakes, cilantro leaves, olive oil, and enjoy with some pita chips or veggies.

Notes

  • Substitutes:
  • Storage:
  • Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze for up to 2 months.
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  • use your favorite brand of chickpea 
  • lemons can be used in place of lime
  • optional: add 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
  • to garnish, you can use olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 369mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 369mg 8%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.