Paleo Avocado Hummus
Creamy, flavorful, and completely paleo-friendly, this Paleo Avocado Hummus is the perfect dip for health-conscious snackers. Made with nutrient-rich ingredients like ripe avocados, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of ground cumin, this hummus skips the chickpeas in favor of a smooth, velvety texture that’s dairy-free and legume-free. With a zesty kick from garlic and a dash of cayenne pepper, it’s a wholesome, 10-minute recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it with crunchy raw veggies, grain-free crackers, or use it as a vibrant spread for wraps and sandwiches. This paleo hummus is a great way to elevate your snacking while keeping it clean and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic clove to the blender.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, sea salt, and cayenne pepper over the ingredients in the blender.
Add the fresh cilantro leaves to the mixture.
Pour in the cold water to help facilitate blending.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if preferred.
Serve immediately with sliced veggies, paleo crackers, or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3566 mg | 274% | |
| Iron | 16075.7 mg | 89309% | |
| Potassium | 2236 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
