Avocado Hummus

makes about 1 1/2 cups

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 avocado, pitted and peeled

3 tablespoons tahini

juice of 1 lime (5 - 6 tablespoons)

pinch (1/8 teaspoon) ground cumin

2 tablespoons olive oil

fresh cilantro, for garnish

1. Add the garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until minced.

2. Add the chickpeas, salt, avocado, tahini, and lime juice to the food processor. Process until coarsely pureed, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.

3. Add in the olive oil and process until smooth.

4. Season with additional salt if necessary. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve alongside pita bread, tortilla chips, crackers, toasted bread slices, or fresh veggies.