Avocado Dip
HB-4875 · Hand-built original · Mediterranean
Avocado blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon and cilantro to a smooth hummus-style dip.
MediterraneanStarter5 minServes 6111 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: pita bread, crudites, tortilla chips
Servings:6quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, 10oz whole (or 2 medium)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained (~14oz)
- 3 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) OR yoghurt
- 2 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, packed (some stems ok)
- 2 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 - 2 tbsp water as required
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Coriander/cilantro leaves
- Pine nuts (, toasted (hummus-style!))
Method
- Drain the chickpeas and put them in a food processor with the avocado, tahini or yogurt, lemon or lime juice, cilantro, olive oil and garlic.
- Blend until smooth, adding a spoonful or two of water to reach a dipping consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, swirl into a bowl and finish with olive oil, cilantro leaves and toasted pine nuts. Serve with bread or vegetables.
Prep: 5 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
111 kcalCalories
2.2 gProtein
5.3 gCarbs
9.8 gFat
0.7 gSaturates
1 gFibre
0.4 gSugars
10 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
248 mgPotassium
22 mgCalcium
0.9 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data