AVOCADO HUMMUS PLATTER
We have been big on dip meals the last few weeks, mostly because we need easy right now, and within the confines of the few people we can actually share food with, the sense of community and revelry feels extra good.
This is a new favorite—avocado hummus, creamier and more forgiving than standard hummus (which we try to love, but my kids are actually so-so on). It starts with a perfectly ripe California avocado (just in time for California avocado month!) and the secret ingredient—a tablespoon or two of sour cream. Put it on a platter and garnish with all the toppings —cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, fancy radishes, herbs if you have them--plus homemade or store bought pita chips for scooping.
RECIPE, BELOW.
AVOCADO HUMMUS PLATTER
AVOCADO HUMMUS:
1 15-OZ CAN CHICKPEAS, DRAINED AND PEELED
JUICE OF 1 LARGE LEMON
1 GARLIC CLOVE, SMASHED
½ CUP TAHINI, WELL MIXED
¾ TEASPOON FINE SEA SALT
¼ TEASPOON GROUND CUMIN
3 TABLESPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1 FIRM RIPE CALIFORNIA AVOCADO, PITTED AND CHOPPED
2 TABLESPOONS SOUR CREAM
FOR SERVING:
4 PLAIN OR WHOLE-WHEAT PITAS, CUT IN TRIANGLES
2 to 4 TABLESPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
SEA SALT
FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
1 TO 2 HANDFULS THINLY SLICED CUCUMBER OR RADISH (ANY KIND)
MEATY GREEN OLIVES, SUCH AS CASTELVETRANO (OPTIONAL)
CILANTRO, THAI BASIL, MINT OR SCALLIONS, TO TASTE (OPTIONAL)
1 LIME, CUT IN WEDGES
TO MAKE THE AVOCADO HUMMUS: COMBINE THE CHICKPEAS, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC CLOVE, TAHINI, SALT AND CUMIN IN A FOOD PROCESSOR AND BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH, ADDING THE OLIVE OIL GRADUALLY, UNTIL NO LUMPS REMAIN. ADD IN THE AVOCADO AND SOUR CREAM AND BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH AND CREAMY.
TO MAKE HOMEMADE PITA CHIPS: PREHEAT AN OVEN TO 375 DEGREES F. LAY THE PITA TRIANGLES ON TWO LINED COOKIE SHEETS AND DRIZZLE WITH THE OIL. sEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER. BAKE UNTIL CRISP AND LIGHTLY GOLDEN, ABOUT 12 to 15 MINUTES, TURNING OR STIRRING AS NEEDED.
TRANSFER THE HUMMUS TO A PLATTER AND GARNISH WITH CUCUMBER, RADISH, OLIVES, HERBS, LIMES AND PITA CHIPS.
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES
SERVES 4
This post is sponsored by the California Avocado Commission but all opinions are my own. Images belong to Sarah Copeland, and should not be pinned or posted without attribution. **
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