Description
No, this is not your usual hummus. I repeat, this is not your usual hummus. But it is whipped with avocado and basil and is oh, so good.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained
- 3 ripe avocados (pitted and peeled)
- ½ cup fresh basil (oregano and/or thyme + more for garnish)
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 2–3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- ½ tsp. coarse salt + more to taste
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ? cup olive oil + more for garnish
- Pinch red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Bagel chips (pita, crackers or crudités, for serving)
Instructions
- Place chickpeas, avocados, herbs, lemon, garlic salt, pepper and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until very smooth and fluffy, scraping the sides down with a spatula as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Serve the avocado dip with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Garnish with herbs, if desired. Serve with bagel chips, pita, crackers or crudités.
Notes
*Store dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer