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a bowl of creamy avocado hummus
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Avocado Hummus

A smooth creamy avocado hummus made with a classic hummus base and fresh ripe avocado. Naturally vegan, gluten-free and easy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups Chickpeas cooked tender
  • 1 large Ripe avocado pitted and peeled (~9oz)
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 Clove Garlic crushed, optional
  • 1-2 tablespoons Chickpea water use as needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for topping, use as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin powder optional
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Tenderize the chickpeas (optional but recommended). Drain the canned chickpeas and add to a saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a gentle boil over high heat, then reduce to low-medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain (reserve 2 tablespoons of water) and cool to room temperature.
    1½ cups Chickpeas
  • Add the chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin (if using) to a food processor. Blend for at least two minutes, scraping down the sides several times, until completely smooth.
    1 large Ripe avocado , ¼ cup Tahini, ¼ cup Lemon juice, 1 Clove Garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ tsp Cumin powder
  • Adjust the consistency if needed by blending in 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea water.
    1-2 tablespoons Chickpea water
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, spread with the back of a spoon or spatula, and finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
    Extra virgin olive oil

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Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 
Cook time: Not listed - this recipe requires no active cooking. If you choose to tenderize the chickpeas (optional but recommended), add 15 minutes to your total time.
US cups and spoons measurements have been used. 1 cup is 240ml, 1 tablespoon 15ml, 1 teaspoon 5ml

Nutrition

Serving: 4tablespoons | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg