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Shrinking Kitchen // Appetizers // Spring Hummus

Spring Hummus

March 26, 2014 by heather 2 Comments

spring hummus

You might think this looks like guacamole. And you’re kind of right. The green in this delicious Spring Hummus DOES start with avocado. But then I added in some spinach and arugula. And it got REALLY green and springlike, thus the name. To add bulk, but not fat? Chickpeas. It really is a guacamole/hummus hybrid. But guacmus? NO. Hummamole? Maybe.

Not only is this smack your momma good, it’s also completely good for you. Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) make up much of the dip – and that’s some serious protein. Then there’s the healthy fats from the avocado. And we all know how healthy dark, leafy greens are, right?

Honestly, just whip this up and eat it with a spoon and you’ve pretty much had a well rounded meal!

I served it up with carrot sticks. It’s also wonderful with pita chips or you can definitely serve it like guac – with some baked tortilla chips, in tacos, or even spooned over some freshly grilled chicken.

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Spring Hummus

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

Gather

1 avocado
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 packed cup baby spinach
1/2 packed cup arugula
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 tablespoon tahini
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
juice of 1 small lemon

Step by Step

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender.
  2. Blend till smooth.
  3. Remove to a serving dish and serve with veggies or baked pita chips.

Nutrition

WW PP 2; Calories 111; Total Fat 8.0g; Saturated Fat 1.5g; Trans Fat 0.0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 229mg; Potassium 193mg; Total Carbohydrates 8.1g; Dietary Fiber 3.4g; Sugars 0.8g; Protein 3.1g

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Snacks Tagged With: 10 minutes or less, appetizer, delicious, easy, featured, guacamole, healthy, healthy dip, hummus, quick

About heather

Mid-thirty something wife, mother of two, runner, yogi and wannabe renaissance woman striving to look and feel even BETTER than she did before babies.

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