Easy Avocado Hummus

top view of hummus in white bowl with pita chips for serving

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5 from 1 vote

Easy and creamy hummus recipe with avocado, lime, garlic, and paprika. Perfect side dish for your cookout.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

15 oz garbanzo beans/chickpeas one can, drained
1 medium medium ripe avocado
1 clove of garlic skin peeled
4 tbsp olive oil
½ lime
¼ tsp paprika
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: fresh pepper flakes, cilantro leaces, olive oil.

Instructions

In a food processor add in garbanzo beans, olive oil, garlic, juice of half of a lime, paprika and blend it for about 1 minute.
Add in avocado and season with salt and pepper (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 likeness
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 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.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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