Creamy avocado chickpea hummus

Name: Creamy avocado chickpea hummus
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 medium avocado, peeled, pitted; 2 c chickpeas, cooked; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/2 c Greek plain yogurt; 1/2 c Cashews, soaked and drained; 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice; 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves, packed (some stems ok); 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large garlic clove; 1 tsp cumin powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1-2 tbsp water as required; GARNISHES (OPTIONAL):; As neededExtra virgin olive oil; 1/4 c leaves Coriander/cilantro; 2 tbsp chopped nuts of your choice

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

USA

#hf #rich in healthy fat # olive oil #avocado #yogurt #cashew
Do you know that greeks and Italians drink olive oil? yes. We visited both countries, enjoyed their culture and cuisine. Olive oil is the integral part of mediterranian cuisine; Olive oil especially extra virgin cold pressed olive oil has good monosaturated fat, polyphenols, anti oxidants. Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidant compounds, like vitamin E, oleacein, and oleocanthal. It may help prevent heart disease, promote brain function, and protect against certain types of cancer. Avocado is equally good, heart healthy, digestive health, eye health, weight loss and etc. Greek yogurt contains many nutrients such as protein, probiotics, vitamin B12, riboflavin, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and potassium. It may benefit bone health, support gut health, muscle recovery and healthy body composition, improve heart health, decrease the risk of diabetes type 2.

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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Ingredients

15 mins

6 servings

2medium avocado, peeled, pitted
2 cchickpeas, cooked
3 tbspsesame seeds
1/2 cGreek plain yogurt
1/2 cCashews, soaked and drained
2-3 tbspfresh lemon or lime juice
1/4 cupcoriander / cilantro leaves, packed (some stems ok)
2-3 tbspextra virgin olive oil
1large garlic clove
1 tspcumin powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tbspwater as required
GARNISHES (OPTIONAL):
As neededExtra virgin olive oil
1/4 cleaves Coriander/cilantro
2 tbspchopped nuts of your choice
side dish, hummus

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Steps

15 mins

1

Prepare achecklist keep all ingredients within reach.
Cut avocado in half, remove seed. Use spoon to scoop flesh into food processor.
Soak 1 1/2 c chickpeas with 4c water in a bowl for 2-3 hours, cook in a pressure cooker until soft. Drian off the liquid. keep aside.
Alternatively you may use canned chickpeas, drain the liquid, rinse and use.
Soak cashews in 1/2c f hot water for 20 minutes, drain keep aside
2

Add all ingredients to a food processor/blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as required
3

Adjust: sour with lemon, salt, pepper, and dip consistency. Whizz again. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few chickpeas, olive oil, cilantro, chopped nuts. Sky is the limit for your imagination.
4. Want to be artistic!You may Dollop the hummus onto plate. Use spoon to make swirls on top. Drizzle over olive oil, sprinkle chopped nuts. Garnish with coriander. I am not really that artistic. You try
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5. Serve with chips, crackers or pita bread, I made a sandwich by spreading the hummus on whole grain bread slices. Tasted great
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Tips:
Use quality extra virgin olive oil. It may be expensive, When it comes to your health do not be stingy.
You can use homemade curd. If using buy good quality Greek yogurt
you may serve the hummus as dip also. Dip the raw veggies and enjoy

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on August 22, 2024 19:41

USA

I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography