Tortilla chips and salsa, or hummus and pita chips? With my Mexican-Inspired Hummus with Avocado, you get the best of both worlds! Creamy avocado and puréed chick peas (don’t forget the tahini) cozy up with a jalapeño, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and a combination of citrus juices. You’re going to love it!
I do actually include either chips and salsa or pita chips and hummus on many of my party menus. They’re both really easy to make, and relatively healthy compared to other appetizers (i.e. chips and dips). Then I tasted avocado hummus, and I fell in love! I’m not sure we’ll ever “go back.” 😀
Summer of 2017, my husband and I spent several days with 2 of our sons, their spouses, and our little grandsons in Asheville, North Carolina. Our first stop on the way into the city was the Sierra Nevada Taproom. Their menu is quite varied, and features local and fresh ingredients whenever possible. Their gorgeous property includes an extensive garden with fresh herbs and produce. We ate (and drank 😀 ) at Sierra Nevada twice. Spectacular.
One of the items I had was a Moroccan Skewer with a Chickpea Avocado Mash. OMG! That flavor combo left quite an impression. I took notes (because my 58 year-old brain forgets food even when it’s amazing).
The taproom’s dip was chunkier, and I believe it leaned more towards Middle Eastern Flavors. My Mexican-Inspired Hummus with Avocado leans more towards Mexican flavors, but certainly has an eclectic flavor profile. Hubby says “it’s the best hummus” he’s ever dipped into! I’d have to agree…
We spread about half of the hummus on a grilled flatbread pizza with ceviche (future recipe), and polished off the rest with the baked chips. With the aid of a food processor, this comes together in a flash. What are you waiting for?
Mexican-Inspired Hummus with Avocado
Tortilla chips and salsa, or hummus and pita chips? With my Mexican-Inspired Hummus with Avocado, you get the best of both worlds! Creamy avocado and puréed chick peas (don't forget the tahini) cozy up with a jalapeño, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and a combination of citrus juices.
Ingredients
Baked Tortilla Chips
- corn tortillas cut in wedges (8)
- cooking spray
- sea salt
Mexican-Inspired Hummus with Avocado
- 1 small avocado skin and pit removed
- 1 can chick peas (see notes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon and/or lime juice (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno stem, veins, seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves packed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste!
- olive oil for garnish
- toasted pepitas for garnish
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Baked Tortilla Chips
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (375 convection).
Arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet (or two). Spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Mexican-Inspired Hummus with Avocado
Add all ingredients to the bowl of an adequately sized food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Check consistency (do you want it looser?), seasoning (more salt?), and acidity. Make adjustments. Pulse until well-combined and smooth.
Scrape into a serving bowl (use a spatula so you don't leave any behind!). Make a "well" in the center, and add a bit of olive oil. Garnish with toasted pepitas and chopped cilantro. Serve with baked chips!
Recipe Notes
Drain and reserve the liquid from the can of chick peas. You can use it to thin your hummus rather than adding additional acidity or fat.
Meyer lemons are available locally, so I used half Meyer lemon and half lime juice. Lemon juice is the traditional Mediterranean citrus used. Make it your own!
Macronutrients (approximation from MyFitnessPal.com): 78 calories; 2 g protein; 6 g carbohydrates; 5 g fat. Based on 15 servings and does not include chips. Macros just to give a ballpark idea. This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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