Avocado Hummus

Name: Avocado Hummus
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2-3 cloves fresh garlic; 2-3 small-medium ripe avocados; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional); 1, 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, saving ¼ cup of the liquid from the can; 1, 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, saving ¼ cup of the liquid from the can

Preparation info

Makes
4-6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Macroterranean Way

By Christina Pirello

Published 2021

About

This recipe came to me via Rakesh Shah, MD, a cardiologist friend who can cook as well as he repairs hearts. It’s a creamy, light version of traditional hummus that I think you’ll love.

Ingredients

1, 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, saving ¼ cup of the liquid<

Europe
Italy
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Blend chickpeas, avocado and garlic together. Slowly stream in avocado oil and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh pomegranate seeds or sliced strawberries.