Description
A creamy and vibrant avocado hummus that blends ripe avocado, chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice into a smooth, flavorful dip that is perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, as needed
Instructions
- Add tahini and fresh lemon juice to a food processor and blend for about 30 seconds until creamy.
- Add chickpeas, avocado, garlic, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin to the processor.
- Blend for 1 minute, then scrape down the sides with a spatula.
- With the processor running, add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Continue blending for another 1 to 2 minutes until light and creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Use a very ripe avocado for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Blend longer than you think for an ultra-smooth consistency.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating to help prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: avocado hummus, creamy hummus dip, healthy avocado dip, vegan appetizer, chickpea avocado spread