Everyone knows that hummus is delicious on its own, but the addition of avocado adds a rich creaminess and smoothness you can not resist.

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Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (drained, liquid reserved)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 teaspoon cumin (you can substitute any other spice you like)
• ½  teaspoon salt
• ¼ – ½ cup water as needed (or the same amount of liquid from the can of beans)

Get Started:

Step 1:  Put chopped garlic cloves and chick peas in a food processor and puree until they turn into a rough paste. 

Step 2: Add lemon juice, cumin, and salt.  Pulse a few times.

Step 3:  Add chunks of avocado and puree until thoroughly combined.  Add ¼ to ½  cups of water to reach desired consistency.