This avocado hummus is creamy and smooth and totally delicious. It’s super easy to make, highly nutritious and makes a perfect dip or spread, and pairs really nicely with any protein.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 avocado, peeled, stone removed
  • 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed, drained (keep a few for topping the final dish)
  • 6 tbsp. tahini
  • 5 tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • finely chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • salt & pepper
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. za’atar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the avocado, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and cilantro into a food processor, season with salt and pepper and blitz until smooth.

2. Add in 2 tbsp. of the olive oil and blitz again until creamy. Taste the hummus and season with a little more salt if required.

3. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, garnish with finely chopped cilantro, a few chickpeas, the remaining olive oil, and za’atar before serving

4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

SERVES 8:

This delicious dip can either be a PRO/FAT or a CARB/FAT on The 1:1:1 Diet because chickpeas are a double-doer. You can pair with pita, crackers, veggies, or a protein on the side- chicken or beef kabob, or salmon would be perfect!