Lime Avocado Hummus

Name: Lime Avocado Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2-1/2 cups.

My mashup 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

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

Directions

1. Place peppercorns in a food processor; process until ground. Add the garbanzo beans, avocado, parsley, olive oil, cheese, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, sugar and salt; process 2-3 minutes longer or until smooth. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 174 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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