Avocado Humus

This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!

Ingredients

• 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

Cooking Process

1. Pulse chick peas, olive oil, tahini, lime juice, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes. 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.
2. Serve topped with more olive oil if desired and sprinkle with cilantro and red pepper flakes.
3. Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips.

Bon Appetit!