Avocado Hummus

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 0 min 4
Avocado Hummus
Health Highlights

Ingredients


2 avocado(s) Avocado
1 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, drained
1 1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions


  1. To remove the avocado skin:  Cut into the avocado lengthwise until you hit the pit.  Rotate the knife around the entire pit until you have two halves.  Carefully hit the pit with the knife until it punctures it.  Turn the knife to pop out the pit.  Push a spoon between the avocado and the skin and carve the avocado out of its skin.  Discard the skin.
  2. Chop avocados into 1/2 inch cubes.  Set aside.
  3. Add the can of chickpeas with the liquid to a food processor or blender.  Blend until smooth.
  4. Add the avocado, black pepper, and garlic powder to the food processor or blender. 
  5. Blend until smooth and well incorporated.

Notes:

How to serve

  • With sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, or whole-grain flatbread

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 304
Calories from fat 169
Calories from saturated fat 21.4
Total Fat 18.8 g
Saturated Fat 2.4 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.4 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 223 mg
Potassium 670 mg
Total Carbohydrate 31 g
Dietary Fiber 13.9 g
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 9.6 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 1.8

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Appetizer
Salad
Side
Snack




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