Avocado Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can chick peas, well drained
• 2 medium ripe avocados, cored and peeled
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cumin
• 1-2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves, for topping
• Red pepper flakes, for topping

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 (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.