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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 Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Rena

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • 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
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze for up to 2 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg