Green Avocado Hummus Pita Chips (Printable)

Creamy avocado and chickpea spread served with crisp, oven-baked pita chips for a flavorful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Green Avocado Hummus

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
03 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
05 - 3 tablespoons tahini
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 medium garlic clove, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
11 - 2–3 tablespoons cold water, as needed

→ For the Pita Chips

12 - 4 pita breads
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
15 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Brush pita triangles with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika.
04 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
05 - In a food processor, combine avocado, chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
06 - Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
08 - Serve with the freshly baked pita chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The avocado creates the creamiest texture you have ever experienced in hummus
  • It comes together in under fifteen minutes but looks like you worked much harder
  • The fresh herbs make it taste bright and alive unlike anything from a store
02 -
  • Add the water while the food processor is running for the fluffiest texture possible
  • The lime juice does double duty by adding brightness and preventing the avocado from oxidizing
  • Room temperature chickpeas blend much more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Reserve a few chickpeas to garnish the top along with extra herbs for a restaurant quality presentation
  • Let the hummus sit for fifteen minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully

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