Spicy Avocado Hummus

A delicious hummus and guacamole hybrid

Course Appetizer

Keyword Jalapeno Pepper

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 132kcal

Ingredients

1 jalapeño pepper halved lengthwise, seeds and stalk removed
1 ripe avocado peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
1 can garbanzo beans 14 ounce can, drained
2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place into a blender the jalapeño, avocado, garbanzo beans, garlic, lime juice, cilantro leaves, tahini paste, honey, cumin and chipotle powder.
Place all ingredients except the cut-up veggies, in a food processor. Process until smooth. Makes about 2 cups. Serve with veggies.
Pulse blend the ingredients until you reach your desired smooth consistency.
Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour the avocado hummus into a serving dish, and serve with crusty bread (chopped) and vegetables.

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Notes

Chipotle powder gives it some extra smokiness (and a nice additional jalapeño level kick in heat). But if no chipotle powder is available on your spice rack, a pinch of crushed red pepper can do.

Note: crushed red pepper is hotter than chipotle powder, but the flakes do not permeate the hummus the same way the powder would. Start with an even amount, but you may want to add more when adding salt and pepper after the hummus is blended.

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