Avocado hummus is made with the classic base of hummus but with the addition of creamy avocado and a generous sprinkle of flavorful za’atar on top.
So far I have made the standard classic hummus and roasted beet hummus. I have butternut squash hummus in the queue for posting and today, I encourage you to make my creamy avocado hummus with a zesty bite of za’atar!
You’re going to laugh (or maybe just I will) because I made this out of necessity. My last avocado was craving to be eaten and I needed an afternoon pick me up snack. So there I go, spending a good 10 minutes over my sink shelling my garbanzo beans instead of just picking up a small container of hummus at the store. And that’s the trick to the ultimate creamy hummus, which I wish I knew when I made my classic version. Whether you are using canned or fresh beans, take the extra few minutes and take the “shell” off. Once you get a hoppin’ rhythm going, it’s smooth sailing from there and you will have the best, creamiest hummus you have ever had. Trust me on this.
I am trying to think of other fun ways to spice up hummus. I am thinking of mixing flavors and spices…maybe roasted red pepper and feta? Or hatch chile hummus? Any other ideas?
Creamy Avocado Hummus with Za’atar
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain and rinse garbanzo beans. Remove the outer shell of each bean with your fingers and discard shell. Add to food processor.
- Along with the garbanzo beans, add the flesh of the avocado, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Pulse together until everything is combined.
- If it is too thick, add a Tb of water at a time until desired consistency. I also like to add extra lemon juice. Taste for seasoning.
- When done, layer hummus on a plate, making a small well in the center. Drizzle additional olive oil and sprinkle za’atar.
Nutrition
Pretty hula-girl! I love that bow-tie on her. I also love this hummus and need to make it soon!
Awww your pup is so sweet!!!
Love this hummus, I’m obsessed with avocado & za’atar right now 🙂
Thanks so much Aggie!! Me too!! I’m putting za’atar on everything!
there is a puppy on tv for some puppy food. Every single time I see it I think its Hula. Did you know your lil pup had a side job?
Nom nom to this hummus!
Umm..I need to see this commercial!
I love hummus and avocados and can’t belive I haven’t made them together yet : ) Completely agree that shelling the chickpeas is an absolute must for the creamiest hummus. I learned this lesson later on too : ) Another good hummus idea is artichoke lemon hummus – I made this a while ago (posted on my blog) and loved it : )
Ohhh I am sooo checking yours out!! LOVE artichoke!