Avocado and Lime Hummus
A creamy, vibrant dip made with ripe avocados and zesty lime, perfect for sharing with friends. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe avocados, chickpeas, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2, pitted and peeled ripe avocados
- 15 oz, drained and rinsed chickpeas
- 1/4 cup (about 2 limes) lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, combine peeled avocados, drained chickpeas, lime juice, garlic, tahini, 2 tbsp olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process for 1 minute until mostly smooth.
- Step 2: With the processor running, slowly pour in 2 tbsp water through the feed tube until the mixture reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Step 4: Drizzle with an additional 1 tsp olive oil for presentation. Serve immediately with vegetable sticks or pita bread.
