Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus
Tortilla chips and salsa, hummus and pita chips, or Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus? Ripe avocado and tahini cozy up with jalapeño, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and a combination of citrus juices. Whether you’ve planned a Mediterranean-style menu, or a Mexican-style menu, you’ll love this spicy hummus recipe with tortilla chips or pita, and it’s so easy to make!
👩🏻🍳 Tamara Talks – About My Avocado Hummus Recipe
I do actually include either chips and salsa or pita chips and hummus on many of my party menus. They’re perfect party food, 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 Spicy Avocado Hummus 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…
📋 Avocado Hummus Ingredients
Here is a quick look at the ingredients in the recipe – it’s handy to use at the grocery store or as a summary of what you need. Skip to the recipe for quantities.
- avocado – Choose ripe but not soft avocados. It should yield slightly with pressure. See How to Buy Avocados for more information.
- cooked chickpeas – Either a can or about 1 3/4 cup cooked from dried chick peas. If using canned chickpeas, you can use reserved liquid to adjust the hummus consistency.
- olive oil
- lemon and/or lime juice – Given the flavor profile of this avocado hummus, you can use either lemon or lime juice (or a combination). Please use fresh-squeezed juice!
- tahini – Tahini is widely available in the international foods aisle of larger markets. You can also order tahini online.
- garlic
- jalapeño – Serrano or other fresh chile is fine. Omit if heat is a problem.
- ground cumin
- cilantro
- sea salt
- garnishes – A drizzle of olive oil, toasted pepitas, chopped cilantro are good options.
🔪 Instructions
This creamy dip is beyond easy! And it’s vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. That makes it a perfect, healthy snack, right? Let’s get to it!
- Add hummus ingredients to the bowl of a food processor – Add all ingredients (except garnishes) to the bowl of the processor.
- Process the hummus – Pulse until very smooth. Taste for seasoning, as well as acidity (this is subjective). Add salt/pepper, citrus juice, or olive oil as needed. NOTE: If you’re happy with the balance of flavors, but it’s still too thick, adjust consistency with chickpea liquid or water.
- Finish hummus – Garnish with a drizzle or two of olive oil, toasted pepitas, and chopped fresh cilantro as desired.
Baked Tortilla Chips
- 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.
Spicy Avocado Hummus
- Add all ingredients except garnishes to the bowl of the processor. Pulse until very smooth. Garnish with a drizzle or two of olive oil, toasted pepitas, and chopped fresh cilantro.
❓ FAQ
Leftover Avocado Hummus?
How do I make baked tortilla chips?
💭 Tips
I occasionally have pre-cooked chick peas in my freezer, as I use my Instant Pot to make a bag at a time. However, canned chick peas work just as well in this recipe.
I typically make a batch of oven-baked tortilla chips to serve alongside, but purchased chips and pita are great options as well. If you’re really watching calories, Avocado Hummus is a delicious (and healthy) dip with veggies!
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.
When I make a batch of avocado hummus, I often spread about half of the hummus on a ceviche pizza, 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?
Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus
Useful Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small avocado, skin and pit removed
- 1 can chickpeas - or 1 3/4 cups cooked chickpeas
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon and/or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, stem, veins, seeds removed, cut in chunks - I usually use two
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, packed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt - to taste!
- olive oil - for garnish
- toasted pepitas - for garnish
- chopped cilantro - for garnish
Instructions
- 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. Note: Add chickpea liquid or water to adjust consistency if the balance of citrus and oil are good.
- 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 as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
No offense, but I wish you limited the comments to those that actually tried your recipe.
Kind regards.
Thanks for your feedback Nicholas. Google values any/all comments, and without them, you might never see the posts in SERPS. At one point, I approved comments from readers whether or not they’d tried the recipe because that’s how the post moves up in the rankings. I’d love it if you’d take that feedback to Google.
I love that you have paired two of my favorite dips – such a great idea! So easy to put together and homemade is always better than the sloppy store bought!
Hummus and avocado are both some of my favorites, so I can only imagine how delicious they would be combined! I definitely need this recipe in my life. So yummy!
It really is a great combination!
Hummus and avocado are both some of my favorites, so I can only imagine how delicious they would be combined! I definitely need this recipe in my life. So yummy!
Such a creamy hummus! LOVED the moment I laid my eyes on the photo. I love Mexican food and all it’s flavors! Looks absolutely delicious
Thanks Jyothi! Mexican flavors work their way into a lot of my recipes… 🙂
Such a creamy hummus! LOVED the moment I laid my eyes on the photo. I love Mexican food and all it’s flavors! Looks absolutely delicious
My fiance is a big hummus fan, I definitely should make it for him!) What a great idea to add avocado !)
I think he’d love it Veronika!
I’m such a huge fan of hummus, but I’ve never made it myself…but I did just recently buy some tahini to make it. I love the color of this avocado hummus! I’m going to have to try this recipe out
Once you make it yourself, you’ll never look back Karyl! Enjoy!
I’m such a huge fan of hummus, but I’ve never made it myself…but I did just recently buy some tahini to make it. I love the color of this avocado hummus! I’m going to have to try this recipe out
I love that you have paired two of my favorite dips – such a great idea! So easy to put together and homemade is always better than the sloppy store bought!
I agree 100% Carrie! They’re so quick and easy to make, and I really hate that “packaged taste.”
We are alway making a traditional hummus at our house on weekend and I think we need to try your recipe next. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure Analida! It’s always fun to switch up a traditional dish. I hope you like it!
We are alway making a traditional hummus at our house on weekend and I think we need to try your recipe next. Thanks for sharing!
Oh yum!! I’m always looking for different flavors of hummus to mix things up and this one sounds SO good. This would be perfect with some plantain chips 🙂
OMG! I love plantains, and I hadn’t thought of pairing them with this hummus… I think I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks Dominique!
Oh my goodness, avocados are my new obsession. Seriously love them! And this hummus with avocado sounds to die for!
Yay for healthy obsessions! You’ll have to give this one a try!
This certainly looks like the dip of my dreams! The best of both worlds-hummus and guacamole. Looks so creamy and delicious and I love the spices in it.
Haha! That’s a great way to describe it 🙂
Oh my goodness, avocados are my new obsession. Seriously love them! And this hummus with avocado sounds to die for!
This certainly looks like the dip of my dreams! The best of both worlds-hummus and guacamole. Looks so creamy and delicious and I love the spices in it.
I love the flavors you have going on here!! I love both hummus and avocados!! And put them together, holy moly we have a party going on!! I can not wait to make your recipe because not only do I know that hubby and I will love it, but my sister and her kids will too!
Yes, it’s a party in your mouth for sure! Thanks Elaine!
This sounds like a perfectly flavor packed appetizer for any party. I love all of the ingredients you have in there. What a great idea to combine avocado into a hummus. Yum!
We think it’s a pretty great flavor combo! Thanks for stopping by Kate. 🙂
I love the flavors you have going on here!! I love both hummus and avocados!! And put them together, holy moly we have a party going on!! I can not wait to make your recipe because not only do I know that hubby and I will love it, but my sister and her kids will too!
Well we LOVE Mexican food. I can eat hummus by the spoonful (and often do). This sounds delicious. I would just fill a tortilla wrap with it and call it lunch.
Lol. My husband and I were eating it by the spoonful after the photo shoot!
Well we LOVE Mexican food. I can eat hummus by the spoonful (and often do). This sounds delicious. I would just fill a tortilla wrap with it and call it lunch.