Avocado Hummus is the perfect marriage of two favorites! I am wild about this snack, and I think you will be too. It comes together in a flash. In addition making a great appetizer, it is also fabulous on a sandwich, wrap, and even with Mexican food. This Spicy Avocado Hummus Recipe is good it deserves to become a habit!
We all have go-to foods that we couldn't live without. For me, hummus is one of them.
It doesn't matter what the flavor - roasted red pepper, pine nut, you name it - I absolutely adore it.
Today's recipe combines two of my favorites into one incredible dip.
Allow me to introduce you to your new snacking BFF: Spicy Avocado Hummus.
If You have never made hummus at home before - don't worry. It is so simple even my boys can make it.
With cilantro, garlic and a hint of kick from chipotle chili powder, this hummus recipe will become a regular in your snacking rotation.
How Do You Make This Spicy Avocado Hummus Recipe?
Making Avocado Hummus couldn't be easier!
- First, gather your ingredients! You will need chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, and chipotle chili powder. (If you don't have chipotle chili powder, cayenne works great!)
- Next place the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Serve immediately or store in a covered dish in the refrigerator for up to two days. It is best to place plastic wrap directly on top of the hummus to prevent browning.
Tools for Making this Recipe:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I Make Hummus without Tahini?
Yes! The taste will be different, but still delicious! Try substituting Greek Yogurt or nut butter.
Variations for this Recipe
- Make Avocado Hummus without Tahini
- If you don't have or just don't like tahini, feel free to leave it off. Reduce the water by half initially and add until desired consistency is reached. The avocado adds all of the creaminess that you need.
- Make Avocado Hummus without Chickpeas
- In place of the chickpeas, substitute two peeled and chopped zucchini.
- Make Spicy Avocado Hummus (with even more spice!)
- This recipe already has a little kick, but if you want it to be hotter add in ยผ cup pickled jalapeรฑos. You may also want to double the chipotle chili powder.
- For a fun twist, use lime juice instead of lemon juice and add in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with vegetables. Carrot chips or sticks, celery, red pepper and cauliflower are all great options.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or pretzels.
- This hummus is amazing as a spread in wraps.
- Cut up Vegetables
- Avocado Hummus Toasts with Roasted Tomato
- Eggs with Avocado Hummus
- Turkey Avocado Hummus Roll-Ups
- Avocado Hummus and Tomato Sandwich
Tips for Making Avocado Hummus
- While you can certainly use canned chickpeas, I much prefer to use chickpeas cooked at home. There is just no comparison in taste! Home cooked chickpeas beat canned chickpeas every time. I like to cook them in vegetable broth using my instant pot.
- Another option - bribe your kids to help you remove the skins from the cooked garbanzo beans for the smoothest hummus possible. I don't do this every time I make hummus, but if I have a little extra time it is worth the effort.
- For optimum flavor, allow the hummus to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to serving to give the flavors a chance to settle in.
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Avocado Hummus
Prepare to be blown away with this delicious Spicy Avocado Hummus Recipe! It is the perfect easy and healthy vegan dish to elevate your snacking game! Perfect on a sandwich, with taquitos, or veggies. It is a little bit spicy, and you can adjust the heat to suit your tastes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 2 avocados peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 ยฝ cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ยผ cup cilantro fresh chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ยผ cup tahini
- ยผ cup water
- ยผ cups olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ยผ teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- ยผ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- Place avocados, chickpeas, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, water, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and chipotle chili powder in a blender.
- Process until smooth.
- If the hummus is thicker than you would like, add additional water until the desired consistency is reached.
Notes
Variations for this Recipe
- How Do You Make Avocado Hummus without Tahini
- If you don't have or just don't like tahini, feel free to leave it off. Reduce the water by half initially and add until desired consistency is reached. The avocado adds all of the creaminess that you need.
- How to Make Avocado Hummus without Chickpeas
- In place of the chickpeas, substitute two peeled and chopped zucchini.
- How to Make Spicy Avocado Hummus
- This recipe already has a little kick, but if you want it to be hotter add in ยผ cup pickled jalapeรฑos. You may also want to double the chipotle chili powder.
- For a fun twist, use lime juice instead of lemon juice and add in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with crackers, pita chips, or pretzels.
- Serve with vegetables. Carrot chips or sticks, celery, red pepper and cauliflower are all great options.
- This hummus is amazing as a spread in wraps.
- Cut up Vegetables
- Avocado Hummus Toasts with Roasted Tomato
- Eggs with Avocado Hummus
- Turkey Avocado Hummus Roll-Ups
- Avocado Hummus and Tomato Sandwich
Tips for Making Avocado Hummus
- While you can certainly use canned chickpeas, I much prefer to use chickpeas cooked at home. There is just no comparison in taste! Home cooked chickpeas beat canned chickpeas every time. I like to cook them in vegetable broth using my instant pot.
- Another option - bribe your kids to help you remove the skins from the cooked garbanzo beans for the smoothest hummus possible. I don't do this every time I make hummus, but if I have a little extra time it is worth the effort.
- For optimum flavor, allow the hummus to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to serving to give the flavors a chance to settle in.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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