Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 avocado, small
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cilantro
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Mise en place
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Peel the avocado.
- Mince the garlic.
- Squeeze lemon juice from the lemon.
Combine ingredients
- Combine chickpeas, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and cumin into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Serve
- Transfer hummus into a bowl and garnish with olive oil, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
Recipe in Action
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5 servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Chickpeas are part of the legume family. They are a source of significant protein and are low in calories.
The earliest recipes that are found for hummus date back to old cookbooks found from Cairo, the capital of Egypt, in the 13th Century. It was recorded as cold chickpeas mashed with pickled lemons and seasoned with herbs, spices, and oils Today people make hummus out of various ingredients, including avocados.
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