Avocado Humous

Avocado Humous

Peruvian Hass avocados are in season and widely available in British supermarkets from May through to August.

They’re not only delicious but also contain 11 out of the 13 known vitamins including vitamin E, B6 and B5.

These light, healthy and quick avocado recipes are ideal for the summer season.

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 ripe Hass avocado, diced
1 400g/14oz tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
½ tsp Tabasco
½ tsp ground cumin
Salt, to taste
Pitta breads and crudités, to serve

Method:

1. Simply blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.

2. Put the humous in a bowl and cover with cling film.

3. Chill in the fridge for one hour.

4. Serve with warm pitta breads and crudités.  


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