Green with deliciousness is what this hummus is about. Hummus is something that I always have in my refrigerator. I have tried many brands, but recently have been on a kick to make it at home from scratch.

I made a basic one recently, and then I saw this one on Edible Perspective. Ashley added avocado and spinach to make a beautiful green hummus filled with iron, good fats, and protein. It’s almost like a complete meal in a food processor.

Avocado Hummus

(By Edible Perspective)

Ingredients:

• 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1/4 C bean liquid (from the chickpea can)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 C tahini
• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash pepper
• 1/4 C lemon juice
• 1 avocado
• 2-3 C spinach

Instructions:

• In a food processor, combine all ingredients except spinach and process until semi-smooth.
• Add spinach and process again until it’s all incorporated.
• Scrape down sides so everything is included.

Whirl away!

Above picture is before spinach, below is after. The spinach gives it a beautiful green color and the avocado makes it extra creamy. Still tastes like regular hummus.

Serve with pita chips, carrots, you name it. Top with paprika for extra color splash.

I eat hummus as a dipper/dressing in lunch all the time. It goes with everything!

This kept in the refrigerator for a few days, but since it has avocado in it, it turns a little brown. Stir it up and it’s good to go, but original hummus lasts many days more.

A Jeffrey approved recipe! Even with spinach.

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