Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus
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.
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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
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g
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.
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