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Avocado Hummus with Toasted Pepitas

Calling all avocado lovers! Take your hummus to a whole new level with this delicious version ... - by Kim Meredith
  • 04 Nov 2019
Avocado Hummus with Toasted Pepitas
Prep: 25 Minutes - Cook: 10 Minutes - Easy - Serves 4-6
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TIP! Pepitas can be toasted up to three days ahead. Store in an airtight container. Hummus can be made up to four days ahead. Keep, covered, in the fridge. Bagel chips can replace the toasted bread, if you prefer. 

Ingredients

¼ cup pepitas

1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

1 large sourdough breadstick (about 50cm)

Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling

AVOCADO HUMMUS

1 large ripe avocado, chopped

400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

1/3 cup lemon juice

¼ cup natural Greek yoghurt

2 tablespoons tahini

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Method

  1. Sprinkle salt over pepitas on an oven tray. 

  2. Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 5 minutes, or until toasted. Remove and cool.

  3. Meanwhile, make avocado hummus. Place all ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Cut breadstick diagonally into 1cm thick slices. Brush both sides with oil. 

  5. Cook bread, in batches on a heated, lightly oiled barbecue grill plate or chargrill pan over a medium to high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

  6. Spoon hummus onto a serving plate. Spread out with back of a spoon. Drizzle with oil. Scatter over salted pepitas. Serve with toasted bread.

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