Can’t decide whether to dunk your carrots into hummus or guacamole? No need to choose – now you can have both at the same time! This avocado hummus recipe swaps the tahini (sesame seed paste) traditionally used in hummus with avocado. The end result is a smooth and creamy dip that’s beautifully colored! Serve with carrots, cucumbers, celery, baked pita wedges or cassava tortilla chips.
Avocado Hummus
Servings 6
Calories 169 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado
- 15 oz. canned chickpeas liquid drained
- 1 lemon juiced (about 2 Tbsp.) and zested
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In food processor, combine avocado and drained chickpeas. Pulse to combine.
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Add lemon zest and juice, spices and olive oil. Blend until desired consistency is reached.
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Garnish with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 441mg18%
Potassium 314mg9%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Vitamin C 16.2mg20%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.