Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can chick peas, well drained

• 2 medium ripe avocados, cored and peeled (13 oz before cored and peeled)

• 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving if desired

• 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini

• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, peeled

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1/8 tsp cumin

• Red pepper flakes, for topping

 

Directions

• Pulse chick peas, olive oil, tahini, lime juice, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste (I did a scant 1/2 tsp salt and about 1/8 tsp pepper) add cumin and avocados and pulse mixture until smooth and creamy, about 1 - 2 minutes longer.

• Serve topped with more olive oil if desired and sprinkle with cilantro and red pepper flakes.

• Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips.