This hummus is a delicious blend of guacamole and blended canned chickpeas.  

This Avocado Hummus is a delicious blend of guacamole and hummus

I eat a lot of avocados.  I toss them in my soups and salads.  I eat them plain straight from the skins with nothing more than a little freshly cracked pepper and a spoon.  I really love mashed avocado on toast (although I don’t do much bread these days).  So, adding a couple of ripe avocados to the food processor while I was whipping up some hummus seemed like a no-brainer.  This Avocado Hummus has a really great flavor!  Think of it as guacamole with the added nutritional benefits from the chickpeas.

This Avocado Hummus is a delicious blend of guacamole and hummus.

The great thing about avocados, besides their incredible flavor and buttery texture, is they offer a wide range of important nutritional benefits, such as potassium (which helps control blood pressure) and lutein (which promotes good eye health). They’re also a good source of the B vitamins (except B-12), vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber and phytonutrients.

This Avocado Hummus is a delicious blend of guacamole and hummus

You can obviously serve this Avocado Hummus with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, veggies….or you can use it to make yourself a heart-healthy sandwich.  Either on bread…or stuffed in Romaine lettuce leaves.  Sometimes when I make this hummus, I’ll add some fresh jalapeño to give it a little kick.  You can keep this hummus creamy – or fold in some mashed avocado to give it a little texture.  I personally like it with the pieces of avocado.  Something to sink my teeth into.  But, either way, you will totally love this Avocado Hummus!!

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This Avocado Hummus is a delicious blend of guacamole and hummus
Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Avocado Hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

This Avocado Hummus is a delicious blend of guacamole meets hummus. Leave a few avocado chunks in the mix and slater on lettuce leaves or between two slices of bread for a sandwich. And of course, it’s also delicious as a dip with veggies and tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, cored and peeled (reserve 1/2 avocado)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeno (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients (except for 1/2 of an avocado) to a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Chop or mash the remaining half of avocado and fold into the hummus for a chunky texture. If you prefer a smooth hummus, then add all of the avocado and process until smooth.
  3. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to chill before serving.