Description
This Avocado Hummus Chili Lime Green Swirl is a creamy, zesty, and vibrant dip, perfect as a quick, healthy snack or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep Chickpeas: Drain and thoroughly rinse 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas under cool water until no foam remains.
- Blend Hummus Base: In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, 0.25 cup tahini, 2 cloves minced garlic, juice of 1 full lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 2-3 tablespoons cold water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If it looks too thick, splash in 1-2 tablespoons more water.
- Add Avocado: Halve 2 ripe avocados, remove the pit, and scoop the vibrant green flesh into the food processor with the chickpea mixture. Blend again until the mixture is completely creamy and light green, about 1-2 minutes.
- Create Chili Lime Swirl: Scoop half of your freshly blended avocado hummus into a separate bowl. To the remaining hummus in the processor, add 1-2 teaspoons chili powder and juice of 0.5 lime. Blend very briefly (just 15-20 seconds) until the chili powder is just combined, creating a distinct color and flavor.
- Serve or Chill: Gently swirl the chili lime avocado hummus into the plain avocado hummus in a serving bowl, creating an eye-catching pattern. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and a sprinkle of chili powder or fresh cilantro for garnish.
Notes
Always choose ripe but firm avocados; they should yield slightly to gentle pressure. Fresh limes are paramount for their zest and juice, which are key to both flavor and color preservation. Don’t over-process the hummus once the avocado is added, as it can sometimes become gummy; blend just until creamy. Using fresh lime juice helps prevent the avocado hummus from turning brown too quickly. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 140 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: avocado hummus, chili lime, easy dip, healthy snack, appetizer, plant-based, dairy-free, high-protein