Guacamole Hummus

Serves 8

(recipe adapted from Everyday Food Magazine)

• 3 cups fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 15oz. can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 1 ripe avocado, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• coarse salt & fresh ground pepper
• lemon wedges for serving

Combine garlic clove with cilantro leaves in the food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas & avocado and continue processing. While the processor is running, slowly pour a steady stream of the olive oil into the mixture. Add lemon juice and continue until smooth. Season with salt & pepper and serve with a lemon wedge and a few cilantro leaves.

***Shutterbean Notes***

-I added more lemon in the end. I wanted it TANGY!

-Cumin & hot sauce would be great additions if you’re looking to spice it up!