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:

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped avocado, sesame seeds, parsley leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Drizzle in the olive oil while pulsing until fully incorporated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
  5. 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.


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