I think I’m going to have to eat the whole pot – me
Here’s a really simple, flavour packed dip recipe that isn’t exactly low in fat, but is definitely packed with good stuff. The avocado lends a creaminess that contrasts with the chunky chickpeas and crunchy seeds and it’s all rounded off with a chilli kick.
Here’s what to do.
Ingredients
- 100ml olive oil
- 1 clove of fresh crushed garlic (or you can use a tsp of puree, which typically has a softer flavour)
- 1/2 – 1 red chilli (or you can use chilli powder to taste)
- 1 400g tin chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whiz the oil, garlic and chilli together in the blender until smooth
- Add the chickpeas, avocado and lemon juice and pulse until you have a dip with some chunkier bits
- Throw in the seeds and pulse just a couple of times to combine but not chop them up entirely
- Serve with toasted tortillas and vegetable crudities
I made mine in my Froothie Optimum 9400 (affiliate link), a super powerful blender that makes short work of all of the ingredients in seconds.
Enjoy! And if you’d like more flavour-packed dip ideas, check out Helen’s Rocket and goat’s cheese houmous, Nazima’s Yoghurt, tahini and za’atar dip, Sarah’s Sweet potato and lime houmous, Jeanne’s Garlicky roasted aubergine dip, Michelle’s Tzatziki, and Jac’s Roasted Carrot houmous
Ooh I love avocados and I love hummus but I’ve never put them together, I’m not sure I could restrain myself to only have a small amount of this!
That looks wonderful. I love hummus and it’s nice to try a different twist on it. The Optimum 9400 is definitely handy for dishes like this.
Oooh – avocado hummus! Now why have I never thought to make that? Sounds like the perfect dip for those who can’t choose between hummus and guacamole ;) Thanks for linking to my aubergine dip too!
I am a dip a holic. I could live on this dip every day for lunch and love to snack on them too. I think the fats here are good fats and seeds add a lovely texture. Perfectly yummy!
I love dips in summer time. This looks and sounds delicious x #recipeoftheweek
This looks great…. I will have to give it a try!
I love houmous and have made a roasted red pepper one in the past which was very yummy. I will have to give this one a go too
Humus is super popular here and your salad is quite unite
I love avocado and I’m intrigued. I’d love to try it :)
Love this idea, avocado makes everything better :D
Oh yum! This sounds absolutely heavenly – just my sort of flavours.
Looks lovely, I failed the last time I tried to make huumous. I think I forgot to rinse the chickpeas.
What a brilliant idea, fab for those who aren’t fond of tahini :) Guaranteed to liven up snacks and lunchtimes, will give it a go.
this looks lovely – a great idea for something other than guacamole for avocados. I love avocado on toast and this would make for a really lovely filling lunch idea.