Avocado Hummus
Next time you make hummus, give it a makeover by adding avocado! This avocado hummus recipe is full of healthy fats, a ton of protein, and makes the perfect healthy appetizer.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Hummus
- 15 oz. canned garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1 large avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove of garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Marinated Garbanzo Beans
- 15 oz. canned garbanzo beans
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Hummus
- Place all ingredients for the hummus into a high powered food processor or blender.
- Blend all ingredients together on high until smooth.
- If hummus is too thick add one teaspoon of water or olive oil to the hummus until it reaches desired consistency.
- Spoon hummus out of the blender and into a bowl. Serve immediately.
Optional Marinated Garbanzo Beans
- Place garbanzo beans into an airtight glass container.
- Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt to the garbanzo beans and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Top avocado hummus with garbanzo beans when serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information does not include garbanzo bean garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g