Anti Inflammatory Za'atar-Tahini Avocado Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with ingredients that genuinely pull their weight, this hummus is the kind of dip that makes a platter disappear fast. Ripe avocado blends with chickpeas and tahini for a texture that's impossibly silky, while fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced. The real magic is in the spice lineup — za'atar, cumin, and turmeric are all heavy hitters when it comes to supporting a low-inflammation lifestyle, and here they work together in a way that tastes complex without any effort. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the top adds richness and rounds out the whole bowl beautifully. Carrot sticks, cucumber spears, and red bell pepper slices make the perfect crunchy vehicles, and the whole spread comes together in minutes with just a food processor. This serves four and works equally well as a weeknight snack, a party starter, or a meal-prep staple you'll be pulling from the fridge all week.
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4 servings
For the hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ tsp za'atar, plus more for garnish
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- 2–3 tbsp cold water, as needed
For the veggie dippers
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
For serving
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chickpeas, avocado, tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, za'atar, cumin, turmeric, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined.
- 2
With the processor running, add cold water 1 tbsp at a time until the hummus is smooth and creamy, with a consistency that holds a swirl but is easy to scoop — about 2–3 tbsp total. Scrape down the sides as needed, then process for another 30–60 seconds until completely smooth. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice.
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