Guacamole Hummus
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Everyday Food, May 2011
- Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Lemon wedges
- Tortilla chips
Directions
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In a food processor, combine chickpeas, cilantro, garlic, and avocado. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, then add lemon juice, and then add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges and tortilla chips.
Cook's Note
This Reader Recipe is from Catherine Teniente, San Antonio, Texas.
Good, but 1tsp of lemon juice seems like too little. I added about a Tbsp of lemon juice and about 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 seeded fresh jalapeno. The jalapeno adds a hint of heat but is not at all overpowering. I think lime juice instead of lemon would also work well and perhaps a bit of chipotle chile powder or smoked paprika, but I haven't tried those variations.