Avocado Hummus – Nothing beats a real Guacamole, but this ultra creamy avocado dip is a great alternative for something different! Excellent option when avocados are obscenely expensive to make less go further!
It’s quicker to make and just as delicious in its own right, made with avocados, chickpeas OR yoghurt, lemon, coriander/cilantro, garlic and olive oil. Crack open a beer – snack time is here!
Avocado Hummus
While Guacamole done-right will always be my first avocado love, this creamy avocado dip is my 2nd favourite child. Reserved for those days when:
– you can’t decide whether to make a Guacamole or Hummus;
– have friends who prefer one or the other (solution: mash ’em up into one dip);
– you want to make a single avocado go further (for all those times avocados cost an arm and a leg!); or
– you want Guac, but lack the energy to do anything more than toss a handful of things in the food processor.
How to stop Avocado Dip from going brown
Best avocado dip storage tip ever to stop it from browning from Sprinkles and Sprouts – smooth the top and cover with warm water or olive oil. Stays green for 3 whole days!!
This makes a big batch compared to guac. One can of chickpeas pluys one big avo = about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of dip. Compared to 1 avo which makes as much guac as the size of the avo (minus the giant seed) – usually around just over 1 cup.
Is Avocado good for you?
An Avocado based dip is a far healthier option than the usual cream cheese based dips!
Avocado are packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and healthy fats. One of the few natural produce that contains a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids which are good fats known to lower cholesterol and promote heart health.
With almost 20 vitamins and minerals, their potential health benefits include improving digestion, good for your heart, lower cholesterol, decrease risk of depression, and protection against cancer.
Avocado is also good for weight loss because it’s high in fibre and (good!) fats which will keep you feeling full for longer. If you’re a snack monster like me, Avocado Dip is a much safer option for your than any cheesy dip option!
But because they are 77% fat (albeit good fats), you still do need to consume in moderation.
What this avocado hummus tastes like
The recipe as written tastes like a cross between guacamole and hummus. The guac part coming from the avocado and coriander/cilantro, and the hummus part coming from the chickpeas and tahini.
But quite often, I use yoghurt instead of tahini which takes the hummus edge off slightly, which is why I’ve generically called this an Avocado Dip rather than Avocado Hummus.
Also, it’s so easy to adapt to your taste with slight variations. Leave out the coriander and it tastes less like Guac. Skip the chickpeas completely and use yoghurt, and you have a stronger avocado flavour.
For a kick of spice, try adding jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne. Try adding a can of green chillies, use lime instead of lemon. So actually, the only mandatory ingredient in this is… avocado. 🥑🥑🥑 😂 – Nagi x
Avocado Dip
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Avocado Dip
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, 300g/10oz whole (or 2 medium)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained (~14oz / 420g)
- 3 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) OR yoghurt
- 2 – 3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves, packed (some stems ok)
- 2 – 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 – 2 tbsp water as required
Garnishes (optional):
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Coriander/cilantro leaves
- Pine nuts , toasted (hummus-style!)
Instructions
- Cut avocado in half, remove seed. Use spoon to scoop flesh into food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Start with just a pinch of salt because canned chick peas vary in saltiness. Whizz until smooth, scraping down sides as required.
- Adjust: sour with lemon, salt, pepper, and dip consistency with water. Whizz again.
- Dollop onto plate. Use spoon to make swirls on top. Drizzle over olive oil, sprinkle to pine nuts, garnish with coriander. Serve with chips, crackers or pita bread, see notes for most amazing stay-green storage tip!
Recipe Notes:
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Life of Dozer
Took Dozer down to the dog beach the other day when I was taking a hot meal down to the homeless guy. I drove down the boat ramp so he could get a good look at the beach he so loves that he won’t be running on for months….. (recovering from recent knee surgery)
Didn’t stay long. Couldn’t stand the howling.😢
* For those playing catch up, Dozer completely destroyed his ACL (rear knee), underwent surgery and is 2.5 weeks into a 3 to 4 month recovery period. Challenging for this highly active dog!
Wait…that looks like Avocado Humus! That’s exactly how I make my Avocado Humus, well, not exactly. May have more chickpea in it.
That’s what it is!! I didn’t know if people would understand that, so I just called it a dip. Well – people other than you and me! 😂
Looks like Dozer is everyone’s dog. I check out his picture and then the recipes. We grow avos so must give this a try.
I LOVE hearing that 🙂 Dozer first – that’s why I got that button built! 🙂 N x
I love you food I have tried some of them and they are delicious
Thank you Doris, I’m so pleased you enjoy my recipes! N x
Oh, MY!! There is nothing like a good creamy avocado dip. It’s a shame my kids make a better Guacamole than I do but that’s okay — the acorn doesn’t fall too far from the oak 😉I’ll definitely make this dip — perhaps then I can compete with my kids. Now, poor Dozer — just like a child recuperating — you have to take him for a ride to entertain him. At least the wind is in his face and the slobber can blow away. Sending HUGS!!
Hey – let them have that!!! Means you can sit in the armchair with your feet up and they bring you snacks! 😂
Happy Friday! This dip looks awesome! Yummo! Poor Dozer. That must be soooo dang hard for him-and you! 🙁
He’s definitely excelling at the “feel sorry for me” eyes…..
Awwwww. 😒
Nagi, I can only imagine the feel, but on the bright side, those months will fly by so quickly, he’ll be back skipping on the beach in no time.
Enjoy the day! 😊
Actually you’re totally right Gail! Time is flying and he WILL be back on the beach in no time! 🙂 Meanwhile, I am kinda enjoying the weekend sleep ins…. 😇
Awww Dozer baby! You’re a good fur-mum Nagi, showing him the beach. <3 Glad he's recovering well, good luck with his further physiotherapy. It's a slow process.
The rehab is definitely not going to plan….. he just drops his furry bottom down on the ground every time I try, even with his favourite treats!!! I’ve resorted to doing it while he’s eating, and trying to figure out ways to slow down his eating. SUCH A PAIN. He is such a sook!!! I think I’ll have to find a rehab specialist to teach me some ways to handle him better.
Here in South Africa we are about a month and half into avo season and we been devouring them daily with just plain ol salt, pepper and lemon, but now you making me think to fancy it up a bit, by coincidence I have a can of chickpeas and tahini so gonna try this today ! Thanks for a great blog, love your writing and really love your recipes!! (I sent my husband out to get Chinese 5 spice and cooking wine so we eating lots of Chinese dishes last few weeks).
Oooh yes! We’re on the same seasonal cycle!!!! Mmmm I’ve been devouring them on toast daily too. Here’s my little tip! When the bread is fresh out of the toaster, rub the cut face of a garlic clove quickly across the surface, then smush the avo on top. It’s a little cheffy trick – makes all the difference! 🙂 N x