Duo Dip Delight – Avocado Hummus
Most of us love guacamole and relish hummus too. Here's introducing a new gourmet exam superfood that combines the power of both. It is a treat that will satisfy their taste buds and keep excess exam stress at bay.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups White chickpeas, presoaked
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- ½ tbsp lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, roasted
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp ground cumin powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika powder for garnish
Instructions
- Pressure cook the chickpeas, drain and keep the water aside.
- Peel and deseed the avocado.
- Add all the ingredients together into a high-speed blender.
- If the mixture is too thick, add the chickpea water to adjust the consistency and blend to a fine paste.
- Garnish with paprika powder.
- Serve with cucumber, carrot sticks, or baked lavash.
Power tips and variations
- You can use pumpkin paste or purée if avocados are unavailable.
- When selecting avocadoes, gently press them and check their firmness. It should not be too firm or too mushy.
- If it is too firm, wait a bit till it ripens. But if it is mushy, discard it.
Notes
- The butter fruit or avocado is packed with vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, C, E, and K, all essential to nourish the children during their growth period.
- Avocados are rich in healthy fat and fiber. It fulfills 69% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C and 8% of the daily requirement of Vitamin E.
- Hummus contains vitamins A, D, B7, E, and C, zinc, iron, and protein. It is also highly anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants. Studies reveal that hummus eaters have higher intakes of dietary fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, potassium, and iron as compared to non-consumers.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 8.5gProtein: 3.2gFat: 7.45g
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