Avocado Cilantro Lime Hummus
This Avocado Cilantro Lime Hummus is ultra-creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with chickpeas, ripe avocado, tahini, cilantro, and zesty lime juice, this easy 10-minute hummus recipe is perfect as a healthy dip, sandwich spread, or taco topping. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and full of plant-based goodness!
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves loosely packed
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Flavor Base
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 –4 tablespoons cold water as needed
- Pantry Staples
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
- Red pepper flakes optional garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly.
- Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop out flesh.
- Wash and dry cilantro.
- Juice the lime.
- Blend Base Ingredients
- Add chickpeas, avocado, cilantro, garlic, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Process Until Smooth
- Blend until mostly smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Adjust Consistency
- Slowly add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending between additions until hummus reaches desired creaminess.
- Final Blend
- Blend for 1–2 full minutes for ultra-smooth texture.
- Serve
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with extra cilantro or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Chill 20–30 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture.
- Blend long enough for a silky finish.
- Peel chickpeas for extra smooth hummus (optional).
- Add water gradually to control thickness.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.