Creamy Avocado Hummus
This delightful dip takes classic hummus and infuses it with the vibrant flavor of avocado, creating a smooth and refreshing appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped avocado, sesame seeds, parsley leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take a few minutes depending on your food processor's power.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while pulsing until fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, veggie sticks, or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutritional Content (per serving):
This recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Here's a look at the estimated nutritional content per serving:
- Calories: Around 220-240 (Chickpeas and avocado contribute most, olive oil adds some)
- Fat: 12-14g (Mostly healthy fats from avocado and olive oil)
- Saturated Fat: 2g (From chickpeas and sesame seeds)
- Cholesterol: 0mg (Plant-based ingredients have no cholesterol)
- Sodium: 150-200mg (Highly dependent on the sodium content of the chickpeas, check the label)
- Carbohydrates: 10-12g (Mostly complex carbs from chickpeas)
- Fiber: 6-7g (Chickpeas and avocado are good sources of fiber)
- Protein: 6-8g (Chickpeas are a good source of plant-based protein)
Note: This is an approximate nutritional breakdown and can vary depending on the specific ingredients used.