Appetizer for 6

Avocado Chickpea Hummus

Name: Avocado Chickpea Hummus
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chick peas; 2 ripe avocados; 3 tbsp olive oil (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp tahini; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves (optional); red pepper flakes (optional)

$3.48for 45 minServes 6

Chickpeas and ripe avocados blend with tahini, lime, garlic, and cumin into a smooth dip.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Frozen vegetables, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical	15 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.22

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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5 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.87 per serving$3.48 for 4

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chick peas
2 ripe avocados
3 tbsp olive oil (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to a food processor with the avocados, tahini, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Blend for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl once, until mostly smooth.
Add the olive oil and cilantro if using, then blend for 1 minute until creamy.
Taste and stir in red pepper flakes if desired.