Dr. Nandi’s Avocado Hummus

Dr. Nandi’s Avocado Hummus

  • 1 15 oz can chick peas, well drained
  • 2 medium ripe avocados (cored and peeled (13 oz before cored and peeled))
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving if desired)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • 1 – 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves (for topping)
  • Red pepper flakes (for topping)
  1. Pulse chick peas, olive oil, tahini, lime juice, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I did a scant 1/2 tsp salt and about 1/8 tsp pepper), add cumin and avocados and pulse mixture until smooth and creamy, about 1 – 2 minutes longer.
  3. Serve topped with more olive oil if desired and sprinkle with
  4. cilantro and red pepper flakes.
  5. Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips.

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