🥑 Creamy Avocado Hummus Recipe
A Healthy, Flavor-Packed Dip with a Mediterranean Twist
Avocado hummus is the perfect mashup of two superfoods — buttery avocado and protein-rich chickpeas. It’s extra creamy, rich in healthy fats, and bursting with fresh flavor. Whether you're dipping veggies, spreading it on toast, or using it as a sandwich spread, this easy homemade dip is a must-try for avocado lovers and hummus fans alike.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Avocado Hummus
- 🧄 Creamier than classic hummus
- 🌿 Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and healthy
- ⏱️ Takes just 5 minutes in a blender
- 🥙 Perfect for parties, snacks, and meal prep
- 🥑 Loaded with fiber, protein, and healthy fats
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~1.5 cups)
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (or more to taste)
- Salt to taste (start with 1/2 tsp)
- 1–3 tbsp cold water (to adjust texture)
- Optional: pinch of cumin or paprika for spice
- Garnish: olive oil, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, or chopped herbs
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Blend
- In a food processor or blender, combine chickpeas, avocado, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Step 2: Adjust
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 3: Season
- Add salt and optional spices to taste. Blend again briefly to combine.
Step 4: Serve
- Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with your favorite toppings.
🥕 How to Serve Avocado Hummus
- As a dip with veggie sticks, pita bread, crackers, or tortilla chips
- As a spread on sandwiches, burgers, or wraps
- On toast with toppings like eggs, tomatoes, or sprouts
- As part of a mezze platter or grazing board
👩🍳 Tips & Variations
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor
- Add cilantro or jalapeño for a zesty guacamole-hummus hybrid
- For extra smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas
- Store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning
📦 Storage
- Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Freezing not recommended due to avocado texture change
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