Green Avocado Hummus Dip (Printable)

Creamy avocado and chickpea blend paired with crisp pita chips for an easy flavorful snack.

# What You Need:

→ Green Avocado Hummus

01 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
11 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water (as needed)

→ Pita Chips

12 - 4 whole wheat pita breads
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - Cut pita breads into triangles and arrange them on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and smoked paprika.
03 - Bake pita chips for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
04 - In a food processor, combine avocado, chickpeas, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, cilantro, and chives. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
05 - Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
06 - Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately with cooled pita chips.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the hummus that converts people who swear they hate avocado
  • The homemade pita chips make everything feel like a proper occasion even on Tuesday nights
02 -
  • The hummus will start to brown after a day, so plan to make it the same day you are serving it
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Process the garlic with the tahini first before adding other ingredients for a smoother, less harsh flavor
  • Let the hummus sit for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors really meld together

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