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Fresh Green Hummus

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A creamy, zesty, and vibrant green hummus made with fresh herbs, avocado, and traditional chickpeas. Perfect for quick snacks, entertaining, and healthy eating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2–4 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse 1 1/2 cups of canned chickpeas (about 240g), peel and roughly chop 2 garlic cloves, and roughly chop parsley, cilantro, and mint.
  2. In a food processor, add the fresh parsley, cilantro, mint, and garlic. Pulse a few times until roughly chopped and fragrant.
  3. Add chickpeas and 3 tablespoons of tahini. Blend for about 30 seconds to start combining everything.
  4. Add the ripe avocado half, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend again until smooth. Skip avocado if you prefer classic hummus.
  5. Pour in 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil. Blend for another 20-30 seconds.
  6. If the hummus feels too thick, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until spreadable and creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Optionally, sprinkle smoked paprika on top.
  8. Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with finely chopped herbs or sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for creamier texture. Rinse canned chickpeas to remove excess sodium and canned taste. Pulse herbs and garlic before blending to avoid bitterness. Slowly add olive oil while blending for silky smooth texture. Adjust water carefully to control consistency. Let hummus rest in fridge to intensify flavors. For extra smoothness, peel chickpeas before blending (optional).

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Keywords: hummus, green hummus, fresh herbs, avocado hummus, creamy dip, healthy snack, vegan, gluten-free

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