Green Avocado Hummus Pita Chips (Print View)
Creamy avocado and chickpea blend with fresh herbs, served alongside crispy baked pita chips for a flavorful snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Green Avocado Hummus
01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
03 - ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
05 - 3 tablespoons tahini
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 medium garlic clove, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
11 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water, as needed
→ Pita Chips
12 - 4 pita breads
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
15 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Brush pita triangles with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika.
04 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
05 - In a food processor, combine avocado, chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
06 - Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with chopped herbs if desired. Serve with the freshly baked pita chips.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The avocado makes this hummus incredibly creamy without any dairy
- It comes together in just 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it
02 -
- The avocado will brown slightly if left exposed to air, so serve this hummus soon after making or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface
- Room temperature chickpeas blend much smoother than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Peeled chickpeas make an unbelievably silky hummus if you have the patience
- Let the hummus sit for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together