Recipe Description:
2011 Kick Off with Hass Avocados Recipe Contest Finalist
Recipe Courtesy of John V. from Florida, who says “Smooth and tasty with a kick.”
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. salt (or for a better taste use 2 Tbsp. of capers instead of salt per 1 tsp. of salt. I prefer capers)
- 2 Tbsp. tahini paste
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 (15.5 oz.) cans of garbanzo beans (1 can drained)
- 1 can of cannellini beans drained
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro or basil (which ever - to taste)
- 1/8 tsp. paprika (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or ground red chipotle pepper (optional - If you want to spice it up a little - The chipotle really gives it a kick)
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor blend till smooth. If it is NOT real smooth add water a little at a time till desired consistency.
Notes & Tips:
Enjoy with a nice cold beer and chips.
Nutrition Facts
24 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (58g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 7g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.5 | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mcg | 0% | |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars 1g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 3g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 27mg | 2% | |
| Iron 0.77mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 132mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A 2mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E 0.95mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 7mcg | 6% | |
| Thiamin 0.04mg | 4% | |
| Riboflavin 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Niacin 0.78mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.13mg | 8% | |
| Folate 24mcg DFE | 6% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.18mg | 4% | |
| Choline 6mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 47mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 17mg | 4% | |
| Zinc 0.42mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 0.98mcg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.12mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.33mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
