Green Avocado Hummus Veggies (Print version)

Creamy avocado and chickpea blend served with fresh vegetables for a vibrant, healthy snack.

# What you'll need:

→ Hummus Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
03 - 2 tbsp tahini
04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
09 - 2-3 tbsp cold water
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Fresh Vegetables

12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 cup carrot sticks
15 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
16 - 1 cup celery sticks
17 - 1/2 cup radishes, sliced

# How to make it:

01 - Place chickpeas, avocado, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine ingredients.
02 - Process mixture until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy texture is reached.
03 - Taste hummus and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or lemon juice according to personal preference.
04 - Transfer hummus to serving bowl. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if using. Arrange fresh vegetable platter around bowl and serve immediately.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The avocado makes it impossibly creamy without needing any dairy
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
  • Even people who swear they hate hummus end up asking for the recipe
02 -
  • The hummus will keep for about two days in the fridge but the vibrant green might darken slightly from oxidation
  • Adding the water gradually is the secret to getting that restaurant smooth texture instead of something grainy
  • Squeeze extra lemon juice over the top before storing to help maintain the fresh green color
03 -
  • Use the pulse function on your food processor instead of continuous blending for the smoothest texture
  • Let the hummus sit for ten minutes before serving to let the flavors really meld together

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