California Avocado Hummus

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 140

Total Fat 10g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 125mg

Total Carbs 11g

Dietary Fiber 5g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 3g

Potassium 270mg

Vitamin A 63 (IU); Vitamin C 4 mg; Calcium 24 mg; Iron 0.9 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 47 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.06 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This fresh California Avocado Hummus recipe is simple to prepare, creamy and a delicious change from classic hummus recipes.

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Serves: 8

Ingredients
Instructions

2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados*, peeled and seeded 1 (15-oz. can) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 1 large cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. avocado or extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish, optional 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

Dice half the avocado and set aside.
Mash remaining avocado, garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt together until smooth. (May also puree in blender or food processor.)
Gently stir diced avocado into hummus mixture.
Drizzle with avocado or olive oil if desired; serve.

Serving Suggestion: Mold into a 2-cup ring mold lined with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Unmold onto a serving platter, drizzle with avocado or olive oil and sprinkle with chopped flat leaf parsley. Serve with toasted pita chips or carrot chips.

Beverage Pairing: Enjoy with a full-bodied red wine.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.

Recipe Categories: 7 Ingredients or Less Appetizers Diabetic Friendly Guacamole & Dips Have A Plant® Keto Friendly Kids Low Sodium Mediterranean Diet Paleo Friendly Quick & Easy Snacks Vegan Vegetarian

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