Green Avocado Hummus

This is a delicious and unusual hummus recipe that comes courtesy of Linda McCartney (with a few changes). She notes that adding a few chopped fresh spinach leaves will enhance the green color.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons tahini
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 2  tablespoons sour cream
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  large  ripe avocado, peeled, stoned
•  salt
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until well mixed and smooth.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
3. Transfer to a storage container, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.