Avocado Hummus with Spinach
The green spinach and well-ripened avocado give this delicious hummus an intense green color.
And since this hummus includes mashed avocado, why not call it guacahummus?🥑 For any hummus and guacamole lover, this dip is delicious, especially when topped with wonderful za’atar.
Za’atar is a spice of Eastern Mediterranean origin and is widely used in Greece, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Morocco and Egypt. Za’atar originally meant ‘thyme’ in Arabic, but the blend incorporates various flavors (roasted sesame seeds, dried thyme, dried dill and sumac) in a pungent combination that is as delicious as it is versatile. Add za’atar to olive oil and you get a flavorful oil that’s just right for drizzling over hummus, guacamole and many other sauces and dips.
Enjoy this delicious avocado hummus recipe below!
Avocado Hummus with Spinach
Equipment
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 400 g chickpeas (1 can) drained
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 tbsp cold water
- juice of ½ lemon or to taste
- 1 handful of fresh spinach
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- za’atar to taste
- coriander leaves
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients, except the water, in a blender or food processor and blend on maximum speed for 1 minute. Before that, make sure to save a few chickpeas and some pieces of avocado for serving.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, adjust the consistency with water, and continue mixing until smooth.
- Transfer the guacahummus to a bowl, top with the rest of the chickpeas and pieces of avocado, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with za'atar and coriander leaves (optional).
- Serve with toast, grissini, or tortilla chips!
Notes
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