Avocado Hummus with Fresh Herbs and Lemon
Velvety, smooth, pale green hummus infused with the delicate flavour of avocado elevated by fresh green herbs and a dash of zingy lemon. As a lover of super-smooth hummus, this is my hummus hero! I just can't get enough it. It complements anything you wish to pair it with - fish, white meats, red meats, vegetarian options such as falafel or some simple toasted pitta.
Ingredients
- 10g fresh herbs such as parsley or coriander or a mixture of the 2, thick stems removed
- 1 avocado, skin and stone removed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon Middle East spice mix or ¼ teaspoon cumin and ¼ teaspoon ground coriander (*See Recipe Notes)
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
- 200g classic hummus
Garnish ideas:
- sliced avocado
- chopped fresh herbs
- lemon slices
- roasted pinenuts (*See Recipe Notes)
- drizzle of good quality olive oil
Instructions
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Blitz the fresh herbs in the food processor until finely chopped.
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Add the avocado, lemon juice, spices and salt and blitz again.
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Finally add the the hummus and process until smooth.
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Tip into a serving dish, garnish, drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Recipe Notes
Equipment
- Kitchen scales and measuring spoons
- Chopping board and knife
- Food processor
- Serving bowl
Middle Eastern Spice Mix
To see my recipe for this spice mix, please see here.
Roasted Pine Nuts
Heat a frying pan over a moderate heat and add the pine nuts. Cook, stirring from time to time, until the pine nuts are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and tip into another bowl immediately to stop the cooking process. It will only take 2 – 3 minutes. Do not take your eyes off them though as they burn easily. Please see here for more information.