Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Avocado Chickpea Dip, a perfect blend of ripe avocados and hearty chickpeas. This nutrient-packed dip is silky smooth, making it an irresistible appetizer for game nights or casual snacking. Brightened with fresh lemon juice and seasoned to perfection, it’s not just healthy; it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, avocados, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- While blending, drizzle in olive oil until fully incorporated for added creaminess.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Optionally fold in fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for added flavor.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra olive oil or paprika. Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg