LIME AVOCADO HUMMUS

Lime Avocado Hummus image

My mash-up of guacamole and hummus is light and bright, but also rich and satisfying. Serve with chips and veggies or as a cool sandwich spread. -Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

Place peppercorns in a food processor; process until ground. Add remaining ingredients; process 2-3 minutes longer or until smooth. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.