Green Avocado Hummus Dip (Printable)

Smooth avocado and chickpea blend with fresh herbs served alongside crisp pita chips.

# What You Need:

→ For the Green Avocado Hummus

01 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
10 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water (as needed)

→ For the Pita Chips

11 - 4 pita breads (white or whole wheat)
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or zaatar (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. Arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Brush pita triangles with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and smoked paprika or zaatar, if using.
04 - Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool.
05 - In a food processor, combine avocado, chickpeas, tahini, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cilantro or parsley, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding cold water as needed for a creamy consistency.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
07 - Serve the avocado hummus topped with a drizzle of olive oil and extra herbs, alongside the pita chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado transforms ordinary hummus into something that feels special and luxurious
  • Pita chips warm from the oven make this feel like restaurant-quality comfort food
02 -
  • The hummus will darken slightly in the fridge after a day, but a squeeze of fresh lime juice helps preserve the color
  • Do not skip the cold water trick, it is what transforms the texture from thick to beautifully smooth
03 -
  • Use a perfectly ripe avocado with no brown spots for the smoothest texture and best color
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily than cold ones straight from the fridge

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