Creamy Avocado Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas (OR 1 cup cooked chickpeas) - حمص
• 1/2 medium avocado (ripe) - أفوكادو
• 1.5 tablespoon tahini - طحينة
• 2 tablespoon parsley (chopped) - بقدونس
• 2 small lime (OR to taste) - ليمون بلدي
• 1 medium garlic clove - فص ثوم
• 6 tablespoon water - ماء
• salt and pepper (to taste) - ملح و فلفل
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts (to garnish) - صنوبر
• 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil - زيت الزيتون بكر
• 1 pinch paprika (to garnish) - بابريكا / فلفل أحمر

Step by step

1. Drain chickpeas and rinse with fresh water.
2. Place chickpeas in a food processor along with avocado, tahini, parsley, lime juice, garlic, water, salt and pepper. Blend until you achieve a creamy consistency and all ingredients are well combined. You may add an extra couple of tablespoons of water if needed.
3. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve in a small bowl and use the back of a tablespoon to create a deep swirl in the hummus for the olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with pine nuts, add a drizzle olive oil and a pinch of paprika. Serve with vegetable sticks and your favorite bread.