Some of my best cooking ideas come from either needing to use a particular ingredient OR me having a craving for something. And this Avo ‘Hummus’ recipe was a combo of the two.
I had a craving for hummus. I had an avocado that couldn’t wait another day.
I like to think I’m a genius but really. Anyone in the same situation would have come to the same conclusion.
What happens when I replace the chickpeas in hummus with avocado? I’ll tell you what happens. A whole lot of deliciousness.
And there’s a surprising bonus – the avocado will last longer this way. Actually in theory it should last longer because of the lemon juice BUT to be honest I haven’t had any left for more than a day to really test it out.
Avo 'Hummus'
Ingredients
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a tall jar or jug with a big pinch of salt. Use a stick blender to puree. Or mash with a fork - it won't be as smooth but will still be good.
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Taste and season with more salt / lemon or tahini if needed. If you want it more of a sauce consistency add more water. Use anywhere you would normally use hummus.
Recipe Video
NET CARBS 4g/ 100g hummus
Variations & Substitutions for Avo ‘Hummus’
pantry-friendly – use canned chickpeas and vinegar in the place of the lemon juice.
different base – any cooked veg or legumes that you think will taste good will work – you want about 250g (9oz) base ingredient. I’ve made broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato so much potential.
Waste Avoidance Strategy
avocado – use for another meal. Don’t freeze.
lemon – whole lemon will keep wrapped in a plastic bag in the fridge for months.
tahini – I keep mine in the pantry but will keep longer in the fridge if open.
garlic – will keep in the pantry for months. Best if in a dark corner in a brown paper bag.
Problem Solving Guide
bland – more salt! More lemon or more tahini. Or add in a flavour bomb.
Prepare Ahead
Yes! Just make as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a weeks or can be frozen.
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- Amazing Avo Sauce
- Avocado Butter
- Mexican Omelette with Smashed Avo
- 3 Reasons I LOVE Eating Low Carb+ Avo on Toast with Smashed Olives & Tahini
- Almond ‘Hummus’ (Low Carb)
With love,
Jules x
Really great trick. What alternative would you suggest (if any) if one can’t use tahini, e.g due to sesame allergy? Thanks!
ALmond butter would be the closest Shiri = or any other nut butter