Green Avocado Hummus Veggies (Print)

A creamy blend of avocado and chickpeas paired with colorful fresh vegetables for a wholesome snack.

# Ingredient list:

→ Hummus Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water, as needed
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Fresh Vegetables for Serving

12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 cup carrot sticks
15 - 1 cup bell pepper strips, any color
16 - 1 cup celery sticks
17 - 1/2 cup radishes, sliced

# Directions:

01 - Place chickpeas, avocado, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt into a food processor. Pulse several times to break down ingredients before blending continuously.
02 - Process mixture until completely smooth and creamy, stopping periodically to scrape down sides of bowl. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired spreadable texture is achieved.
03 - Transfer blended hummus to a serving bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or lemon juice as preferred.
04 - Drizzle surface with a small amount of olive oil. Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over top if using. For extra depth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes.
05 - Organize fresh vegetable platters around the hummus bowl. Serve immediately while vegetables are crisp and hummus is freshly prepared.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The avocado makes everything ridiculously creamy without needing excessive olive oil
  • Its a 15-minute masterpiece that looks impressive but requires zero cooking
  • Even people who swear they hate avocado end up asking for the recipe
02 -
  • The hummus will develop a slightly brownish tint on top after sitting, just stir it and it looks green again
  • Room temperature ingredients blend much more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • This tastes infinitely better after sitting for 30 minutes, letting all those flavors really marry together
03 -
  • Peel the avocado by cutting it in half, removing the pit, then scooping the flesh out with a large spoon
  • If your hummus tastes flat, it almost always needs more acid or salt, not more ingredients

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