Easy Creamy all-in-one Avocado Chickpea Hummus
Guacamole or hummus? Can you add avocado to hummus? The answer is yes.
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- Chickpeas
- Cumin powder
- Tahini
- Garlic cloves
- Avocados
- Cold water
- Virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Fresh parsley
Notes on ingredients
Chickpeas – I often make hummus in the spare of the moment so I like to use a jar of organic chickpeas, it’s so easy!
Cumin Powder – Organic ground cumin powder
Tahini – I use the toasted tahini
Garlic Cloves – I use raw garlic, but if raw garlic tends to repeat on you which happens often in older heads of garlic. If this is the case, you can always remove the germ from the center of the clove.
Avocados – I buy them hard and keep them in the fridge until two days before I want to use them.
Cold Water – Depending on your desired thickness, add a little more water.
Virgin Olive Oil – Cold-pressed organic olive oil
Salt – Himalayan salt
Parsley – Depending on the season, I nearly always use parsley that I am growing on my terrace.
How to make
The great thing about making hummus is that it is just so easy to prepare and you have whipped up an excellent dip in just 10 minutes. Peel and remove the stone from the avocados, add all the ingredients into a blender, and bob your uncle, you have a delicious and extra nutritious creamy hummus. Add water until you reach your desired texture.
Serve it with a crunchy salad, crackers or bread of choice. Why not get creative and slice up some radish, celery, cucumber or even crunchy steamed broccoli or cauliflower?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Hummus Healthy?
Hummus is known to have plenty of nutrients and contains a huge amount of fiber, healthy fats, potassium, and plenty of protein. The main ingredients in hummus are mashed-up chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, raw garlic, tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds), and spices like cumin or paprika can also be added to this nourishing healthy creamy dip. All of these ingredients are extremely nutritious.
What is Tahini?
Tahini is a paste obtained from ground sesame seeds and makes the hummus taste incredibly delicious.
Variations that you can make to the classic hummus
This is a classic hummus recipe with added avocado, but you can create all sorts of variations of hummus. Some of my favorites you can find by clicking the links below:
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What is hummus?
Hummus is an ancient recipe from the Middle East composed of chickpeas sometimes called garbanzo beans, and tahini a paste similar in texture to peanut butter that is made from sesame seeds. It is pureed into a creamy paste and is typically eaten with flatbread or pita. It can be also eaten as a dip for salad vegetables.
Chickpeas and sesame seeds are extremely nutritious which makes hummus a nutritionist’s delight. Additionally, they are also a good source of protein, potassium, and fibre. In the US and other Western countries, hummus is eaten in many forms, and the fine texture of this purée means that cooks from all over the world offer various variants depending on customs and simplicity.
Avocado
Avocados, also known as alligator pears or butter fruit are pear-shaped fruit with green-black skin and a large stone that has a delicious yellow-green edible pulp. Not only can it be added to hummus or other creamy dips, you can also make mouth-watering guacamole. They can be spread on toast, added to salads, wraps, and sandwiches, and used as a substitute for sour cream or mayonnaise, it can be pickled and it can even be stuffed but best of all it can be added to smoothies or even made into ice-cream.
Avocado Nutrition
Avocados are extremely nutritious are very high in calories because they are high in fat, but it’s monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, so as long as you eat them in moderation it isn’t a call for concern. See How Healthy is Hummus?
Amazingly they offer nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. So in a 50-gram serving, you receive:
- 440 milligrams of potassium
- 0.127 milligrams of vitamin B6
- 40 micrograms of folate
- 1.04 milligrams of vitamin E
- 5 milligrams of vitamin C
The good news is that avocados are low in sugar and high in fiber, which helps you feel full for a longer.
Avocado Preparation
Store avocados at room temperature, but remember that they mature quickly roughly around 4-5 days. When the skin turns purple-blackish, they have ripened and you should be able to give them a little pressure.
Dirt and bacteria can be transferred from the knife onto the pulp, therefore it is important to wash the skin thoroughly.
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- 400 g Cooked Chickpeas
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 Avocados
- 80 ml Cold Water
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- Handful of fresh parsley
Instructions
- First you will have to drain the chickpeas. Remove the skin and stone from the avocado and garlic.
- Then combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. NOTE: keep adding a little water until you reach the desired texture.
- Serve with a variety of salad ingredients, crackers, and bread. Why not get creative and chop up some radish, celery, cucumber, or even crispy broccoli or cauliflower for decoration or to simply enjoy dipping them into the wonderful hummus.
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Variations you can make to the classic hummus
This is a classic hummus recipe where I add avocado for extra flavour and nutrition, but you can create all kinds of hummus variations.
Nutrition Profile
The Nutritional information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically per serving, The amount of sodium depends on the salt used.
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Will not using parsley change the taste of the food?
I find by blending parsley into my food brings out the flavour of that dish, the same way lemon juice can make a dish taste better. Parsley has a mild flavour and plenty of vitamins and minerals making the dish extra healthy.
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