Try these 3 easy hummus recipes, from creamy avocado to beet flavors

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Impress your friends with three different variations of your own homemade hummus. Whip up creamy green avocado, electric pink beet, or go for a more traditional take on the classic dip.

Classic Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 4 cloves peeled garlic

  • 4 cups canned chickpeas, drained

  • 1 cup tahini, with oil

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish

  • 2 lemons, juiced

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • splash of water

  • cumin (for garnish)

  • smoked paprika (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, chop garlic. Then, add chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend. Add a splash of water to mixture to create a smoother consistency.

  2. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of cumin and a pinch of smoked paprika.

Avocado Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 4 cloves peeled garlic

  • 4 cups canned chickpeas, drained

  • 1 cup tahini, with oil

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 lemons, juiced

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • splash of water

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

  • salsa verde (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, chop garlic. Then, add chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend. Add a splash of water to mixture to create a smoother consistency.

  2. Add avocado and cilantro and blend until well-combined.

  3. Garnish with a spoonful of salsa verde.

Beet Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 4 cloves peeled garlic

  • 4 cups canned chickpeas, drained

  • 1 cup tahini, with oil

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish

  • 2 lemons, juiced

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • splash of water

  • 1 cup beets, cooked

  • fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, chop garlic. Then, add chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend. Add a splash of water to mixture to create a smoother consistency.

  2. Add beets and blend until well-combined.

  3. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped fresh cilantro.

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