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Avocado Hummus

By:Nagi
Published:8 Jun '18Updated:12 Feb '21
48 Comments
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Avocado Hummus – Nothing beats a real Guacamole, but this ultra creamy avocado dip is a great alternative for something different! Excellent option when avocados are obscenely expensive to make less go further!

It’s quicker to make and just as delicious in its own right, made with avocados, chickpeas OR yoghurt, lemon, coriander/cilantro, garlic and olive oil. Crack open a beer – snack time is here!

Avocado Dip in a rustic white bowl being scooped up with a corn chip

Avocado Hummus

While Guacamole done-right will always be my first avocado love, this creamy avocado dip is my 2nd favourite child. Reserved for those days when:

– you can’t decide whether to make a Guacamole or Hummus;
– have friends who prefer one or the other (solution: mash ’em up into one dip);
– you want to make a single avocado go further (for all those times avocados cost an arm and a leg!); or
– you want Guac, but lack the energy to do anything more than toss a handful of things in the food processor.

How to stop Avocado Dip from going brown

Best avocado dip storage tip ever to stop it from browning from Sprinkles and Sprouts – smooth the top and cover with warm water or olive oil. Stays green for 3 whole days!!

Preparation steps for creamy Avocado Dip

This makes a big batch compared to guac. One can of chickpeas pluys one big avo = about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of dip. Compared to 1 avo which makes as much guac as the size of the avo (minus the giant seed) – usually around just over 1 cup.

Is Avocado good for you?

An Avocado based dip is a far healthier option than the usual cream cheese based dips!

Avocado are packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and healthy fats. One of the few natural produce that contains a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids which are good fats known to lower cholesterol and promote heart health.

With almost 20 vitamins and minerals, their potential health benefits include improving digestion, good for your heart, lower cholesterol, decrease risk of depression, and protection against cancer.

Avocado is also good for weight loss because it’s high in fibre and (good!) fats which will keep you feeling full for longer. If you’re a snack monster like me, Avocado Dip is a much safer option for your than any cheesy dip option!

But because they are 77% fat (albeit good fats), you still do need to consume in moderation.

Creamy Avocado Dip in a rustic white dish, ready to be demolished

What this avocado hummus tastes like

The recipe as written tastes like a cross between guacamole and hummus. The guac part coming from the avocado and coriander/cilantro, and the hummus part coming from the chickpeas and tahini.

But quite often, I use yoghurt instead of tahini which takes the hummus edge off slightly, which is why I’ve generically called this an Avocado Dip rather than Avocado Hummus.

Also, it’s so easy to adapt to your taste with slight variations. Leave out the coriander and it tastes less like Guac. Skip the chickpeas completely and use yoghurt, and you have a stronger avocado flavour.

For a kick of spice, try adding jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne. Try adding a can of green chillies, use lime instead of lemon. So actually, the only mandatory ingredient in this is… avocado. 🥑🥑🥑 😂 – Nagi x


Avocado Dip
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Avocado Dip in a rustic white bowl being scooped up with a corn chip

Avocado Dip

Author: Nagi
Prep: 5 mins
Party Food, Starters
5 from 11 votes
Servings6 - 8 people
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Recipe video above. It's like a cross between Guacamole and Hummus! This is a great bigger-batch avocado dip that takes minutes to make, for those times when you want one avocado to go further, or when you've got friends who are split between the Guac and Hummus camps. See notes for more variations. 

Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado, 300g/10oz whole (or 2 medium)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained (~14oz / 420g)
  • 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

Garnishes (optional):

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Coriander/cilantro leaves
  • Pine nuts , toasted (hummus-style!)

Instructions

  • Cut avocado in half, remove seed. Use spoon to scoop flesh into food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Start with just a pinch of salt because canned chick peas vary in saltiness. Whizz until smooth, scraping down sides as required.
  • Adjust: sour with lemon, salt, pepper, and dip consistency with water. Whizz again.
  • Dollop onto plate. Use spoon to make swirls on top. Drizzle over olive oil, sprinkle to pine nuts, garnish with coriander. Serve with chips, crackers or pita bread, see notes for most amazing stay-green storage tip!

Recipe Notes:

1. Flavour adjustments: To make it less hummus-y, skip the tahini  and use yoghurt instead. To make it even less hummus-y, use less chickpeas - or skip it completely and use a bit more yoghurt.
To make it less guacamole-like and more hummusy, skip the coriander and definitely use the tahini.
Try adding jalapeño or cayenne for spiciness, and canned green chillies for a touch of smokiness.
2. STORAGE: Picked up the most AMAZING TIP EVER from this Make Ahead Guacamole from my friend Claire over at Sprinkles and Sprouts. Put in an airtight container, smooth top and cover with thin layer of water. Avo is so dense, the water doesn't get absorbed at all. Your dip will stay beautifully green for 3 whole days!!! 
3. Makes about 2 1/4cups, nutrition is for 8 servings.
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48 Comments

  1. Caroline says

    April 20, 2022 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve just made this avocado hummus and i’ts absolutely delicious! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 20, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      Woo hoo!!! I’m happy you liked it Caroline!! N x

      Reply
  2. Hana altway says

    October 8, 2020 at 1:30 am

    A recipe that I’ve been looking for!! Thank you ❤️

    Reply
  3. Anka says

    December 8, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi, This is another first time recipe that will go on regular rotation. We’ve never been avocado lovers but with its health benefits it’s hard to avoid it. How nice that you can make a quick, healthy treat and a crowd pleaser! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 9, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Woot! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Anka!

      Reply
  4. Shaida says

    March 11, 2019 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    Excellent

    Reply
  5. Diana says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my God. We made this on Saturday and it was divine. I did use parsley instead of coriander. I seem to kill any coriander that I plant…. Anyway. We used the leftovers on toasted brioche (Aldi!) and everyone was sad when it was finished. Winner.

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