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Loading...Fresh California Avocado Hummus is simple to prepare, creamy and a delicious change from classic hummus recipes.
California Avocado Hummus
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
140
Calories
10
g
Total Fat
5
g
Dietary Fiber
3
g
Protein
11
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 8| 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 |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 140
Total Fat 10 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 mg
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 3 g
Total Carbs 11 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 125 mg
Potassium 270 mg
Total Sugar 3 g
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%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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