Cilantro Avocado Hummus
Ingredients
The hummus
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1
15-ounce can
chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), with liquid
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2
cloves
garlic
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1
whole
lime, juiced and zested
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2
tablespoons
tahini (sesame seed paste)
-
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
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1
small
jalapeno pepper, quartered
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3
tablespoons
fresh cilantro
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1
small
avocado, peeled, pitted
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1 ½
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
Optional toppings
-
to taste
extra virgin olive oil
-
to taste
cilantro
-
to taste
sliced jalapeno pepper
-
to taste
sea salt
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid, and place them in a blender or food processor.
- Add garlic, lime juice and zest, tahini, black pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and avocado to the blender.
- Puree the mixture, gradually adding olive oil and reserved bean liquid to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
- Pour the hummus into a serving dish.
- Optional: Garnish with olive oil, cilantro, jalapeno, and sea salt as desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days if not serving immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
142
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
162mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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