Easy Avocado Hummus

Easy Avocado Hummus is a simple dip or spread recipe made with healthier ingredients.

This delicious take on the traditional hummus is rich, creamy, savory, and flavorful making it perfect for about anything you want to taste even btter.

Creamy avocado hummus.

If you like guacamole and if you like hummus, you will probably like avocado hummus.

This quick and easy recipe idea is the perfect marriage of both of these tasty ideas.

Did you try my recipe for Creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta?

That delicious pasta recipe s a quick and simple recipe that is loaded with healthy goodness.
Both this recipe for hummus and that recipe for pasta are easy and mouthwatering recipes that feature avocados.

Store your hummus in an airtight container to help keep it fresh. You can find a selection of air tight containers here.

Why we love this recipe for hummus.

I love that this recipe is quick and easy to make. Even better, it is loaded with good-for-you ingredients.

Here is what else we like about this recipe for

• This hummus can be served like hummus as a spread on a sandwich or for dipping your carrots into.
• Even better, this hummus can be served like guacamole with tortilla or Salted Chickpea Chips .
• Avocado hummus is vegan, vegetarian, and Mediterranean diet friendly.
• This hummus is perfect for sharing with others at parties, as an appetizer, or at similar gatherings.
• There are some great ways to make this hummus even better by adding additional seasonings or a drop of your favorite hot sauce.
• Avocado hummus is full of healthier ingredients that taste good when combined together!

Ingredients needed to make avocado and hummus dip.

The ingredients used to make this recipe are common ingredients that you may already have on hand.

• Chickpeas.Use canned recipe for this recipe. First pull a tablespoon or two of the liquid from the can and set it aside. Then drain your chickpeas well.
• Avocado. Use two medium sized avocados that are ripe. The avocados should be peeled, pits removed, and then cut into slices.
• Olive Oil. Plus additional as desired for serving.
• Garlic. The garlic clove should be peeled.
• Lime Juice. You freshly squeezed lime juice for best results.
• Seasonings as desired. This can include salt, pepper, or a seasoning blend of your choice.
• Optional topping ingredients include sesame seeds, paprika, parsley, additional olive oils, and/or minced garlic.

Tips for making the best avocado hummus.

When selecting avocados to use in this recipe, it is best to select ripe avocados. Not only is this a great way to use up a good supply of avocados, ripe avocados offer the best flavor and texture for this recipe.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Make this a creamy dip or dressing by stirring in some Greek yogurt.
2. To thin out the hummus simply stir in some of that chickpea liquid that you pulled from the can.
3. If you prefer not to use canned chickpeas, you can use chickpeas that have been cooked.
4. The lime juice helps to preserve the color of the avocado. You can add additional as desired to help preserve yours.
5. Tahini can also add to the texture and flavor of this hummus.
6. Stir in a drop or two of your favorite hot sauce or flavored olive oil for even more flavor!

How to make Easy Avocado Hummus

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Servings: 8. .

1. In a food processor or good blender place your drained chickpeas and give them a quick pulse or two.
2. Add the avocado slices to the processor or blender and pulse the ingredients two to three more times to gently break them down.
3. Next, add the olive oil, garlic, and lime juice along, with and desired seasonings, and process until your hummus is at your desired texture.
4. Taste the hummus and make adjustments as needed in the seasonings and texture.
5. Serve this hummus with garnishes such as drizzled olive oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, or paprika.

Expert Tip 👉 To thicken hummus you can add additional chickpeas and to thin it out you can add the chickpea water.

How to store hummus with avocado.

This hummus should be (very well) covered in an airtight container and refrigerated. When properly stored, this hummus should be good for about two days with minor color change.

You may also be interested in these ideas.

• Tortellini Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette
• Easy Chocolate Chip Hummus
• Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado
• Chipotle and Roasted Pepper Hummus
• Spinach Strawberry and Avocado Salad
• Easy Pumpkin Pie Hummus

Print the recipe for Easy Avocado Hummus.

Easy Avocado Hummus, a simple recipe for a delicious dip or spread made with avocados and chickpeas. Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian.

Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.