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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Garlic Hummus

This light and creamy lemon garlic hummus is made with avocado instead of tahini for a refreshing and fluffy dip or spread.

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Barbara Bakes LLC

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 can 15.5 ounce garbanzo beans (chickpeas) about 1 ½ cups
  • ½ cup smashed avocado
  • 5 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Cloves of garlic peeled
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • dash freshly ground pepper
  • Optional 1 Tablespoon olive oil garnish

Instructions

  • Place the beans, lemon juice, avocado, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Depending on your food processor this may take up to 5 minutes.  
  • Pour into a serving bowl and serve with vegetables, pretzels, or pita chips.  Enjoy!
  • Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g