Green Avocado Hummus with Pita (Printable version)
Vibrant, creamy avocado hummus crafted with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and zesty lime. An ideal refreshing dip with warm pita.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water (as needed for texture)
→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
→ To Serve
14 - 4 whole wheat pita breads (or gluten-free pita)
15 - Fresh vegetable sticks (carrot, cucumber, bell pepper), optional
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a food processor, combine the peeled and pitted avocado, drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and sea salt. Process until a smooth consistency is achieved, pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
02 - Gradually incorporate 2 to 3 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the hummus reaches your desired creamy texture.
03 - Add the chopped fresh cilantro and parsley. Pulse the food processor a few times to gently combine, ensuring visible flecks of green herbs remain.
04 - Sample the hummus and adjust seasoning as preferred with additional sea salt, lime juice, or ground cumin.
05 - Transfer the finished hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
06 - Briefly warm the whole wheat pita breads in a dry skillet or toaster until soft. Cut each pita into wedges for dipping.
07 - Present the green avocado hummus alongside the warm pita wedges and optional fresh vegetable sticks such as carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It's a truly refreshing update to traditional hummus, perfect for brightening any meal or snack.
- You'll adore how quickly it comes together, making it an ideal last-minute appetizer.
02 -
- The trick to perfect hummus texture is adding water slowly; it's easy to add more, but hard to take away.
- While avocado causes some browning, a layer of olive oil or plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface helps slow it down significantly.
03 -
- Always use freshly squeezed lime juice; the bottled stuff just doesn't offer the same bright, zesty punch.
- For an even deeper flavor, lightly toast your cumin seeds before grinding them yourself.