Best with Soft Ripe ÉVO® Hass Avocado
Traditional hummus is built on chickpeas and tahini. This elevated Avocado Hummus enhances that base with a perfectly soft ripe ÉVO® Hass avocado, delivering extra creaminess, colour and nutritional depth without compromising structure. Soft ripe is critical here — it blends seamlessly into the chickpeas, creating a smooth, whipped texture. Firm ripe would remain slightly grainy; ripe stage may lack the silkiness required for premium dip consistency.
ÉVO® Hass has the first AI ripeness scanner that can tell the five stages of ripeness, allowing you to confidently select soft ripe for blending applications like dips, spreads and purées.
This healthy avocado recipe is ideal for entertaining, meal prep, grazing boards or nutritious snacking across the Australian lifestyle.
What You’ll Need
- 1 soft ripe ÉVO® Hass avocado
- 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 small garlic clove
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2–4 tbsp cold water
- Sea salt to taste
- Smoked paprika, to garnish
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Soft ripe avocado ensures ultra-smooth blending.
How to Make It
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water, removing any loose skins to achieve a smoother final texture.
- Halve the soft ripe ÉVO® Hass avocado, remove the seed, scoop the flesh and check that it is fully creamy without fibrous firmness.
- Add chickpeas, avocado, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin to a food processor.
- Blend on high for 60–90 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed until the mixture begins to smooth.
- Add cold water one tablespoon at a time while blending to achieve a silky, whipped consistency rather than a dense paste.
- Taste and adjust with salt and additional lemon juice if required, ensuring balance between creaminess and acidity.
- Blend again for a final 30 seconds to incorporate air and create a lighter texture.
- Spoon into a shallow serving bowl, use the back of a spoon to create a swirl, drizzle with olive oil and finish with smoked paprika and chopped parsley.
Tips & Variations
- For extra smoothness, warm chickpeas slightly before blending.
- Add roasted capsicum for sweetness.
- Replace cumin with za’atar for variation.
- Store with cling wrap pressed directly onto the surface to reduce oxidation.
- Firm ripe avocado can be used but may require extra olive oil to achieve smoothness.
Good For You
This healthy avocado hummus combines plant-based protein and fibre from chickpeas with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from Australian Hass avocado. Avocados contribute potassium, folate and vitamin E, supporting cardiovascular health and sustained energy. The soft ripe stage enhances digestibility and nutrient availability through optimal blending. With the ÉVO® Hass AI ripeness scanner guiding your choice, you ensure ideal texture while maximising nutritional value in every serve.