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Basil Avocado Hummus [Recipe]

August 10, 2015 By Laura

This Basil Avocado Hummus recipe will result in the creamiest homemade hummus you’ll ever make! The secret for store-bought creamy hummus is below in this light and refreshing recipe.

This Basil Avocado Hummus recipe will result in the creamiest homemade hummus you’ll ever make! The secret for store-bought creamy hummus is below in this light and refreshing recipe.

I first learned the secret to achieving store-bought-creamy hummus at home a couple of years ago.  If you peel the beans before you blend them, the resulting hummus is almost impossibly smooth.  And that’s exactly what I did for this Basil Avocado Hummus recipe.

Peel EVERY little Garbanzo?!  I thought you had to be nuts to waste all that time peeling a can of beans… until I tried it.

Peeling garbanzo beans

The resulting Guacamole Hummus changed my hummus-making life.  So I thought I’d give it another go, this time with an Italian twist.

If this isn’t the smoothest, creamiest hummus you’ve ever had… I’ll refund your money.  Ok not really.  But trust me.

Now that I live in California, the land of avocados, I’m using them in nearly everything.  I especially love adding it to hummus for the additional cream-factor.  The basil and lemon in this version made it light and refreshing, perfect for a warm summer evening.  The backdrop didn’t hurt either.

Orfila Winery

Each month, Orfila Winery does a trivia night on their patio.  You can bring snacks and buy a bottle of wine (or two) there while losing enjoying trivia.  We have some friends that organize a group regularly.  They determine a theme for the food and everyone contributes a dish or two.

Last Thursday it was appetizers – charcuterie, cheeses, grapes, dips, and even a chocolate board!  Vegas and I bought this hummus, pasta chips, and veggies to share.

Orfilia trivia night spread

We were actually doing alright in the scoring… until the last question:

Put these stadiums in order according to seating capacity: Georgia Dome, Titans Stadium, Sports Authority Field, and Soldier Field.

Who knows shit like that!?  Not us!  Ha!

Basil Avocado Hummus

We didn’t win, but with a spread like this who cares?


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The most marvelous part of trivia is hearing everyone’s names.  Ours is Comfortably Dumb. 

Have you played trivia?  What was your team name? 

Do you make your own hummus?

Filed Under: Dip, Recipes, Vitamix Tagged With: avocado, gluten-free, hummus, MIMM, snacks, vegan

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Comments

  1. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    August 10, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Comfortably Dumb. I love that name. I know many people who might fall under that description, if they knew it. I hate you for having fresh basil. It is my favorite, and I seriously would put it in everything if I could keep it alive. But everything dies in my apartment. Or gets stolen (no lie someone stole my basil plant).

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM

      You are so right. I think I know people who would even proudly admit to being comfortably dumb…

      Oh, I can’t grow anything. I bought the basil at the farmer’s market.

  2. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I did not know that about chickpeas. I will definitely be trying that! I can hardly keep track of myself much less remember mindless facts like that!

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:02 PM

      I can’t wait to hear what you think!

  3. Lee says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Picking the name is the hardest part of trivia!

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:03 PM

      My favorite is “I Came on Eileen.”

  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Hummus me up! So good! i refuse to buy hummus now…such a waste of money! $5 for quality hummus? No thanks, I’ll make own which tastes better and all the fun variations!

  5. Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    That looks so smooth! Avocado and hummus are great by themselves so I can only imagine them together

  6. Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says

    August 10, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    get two hand-held mesh colanders. place beans in one, top with the other, shake. hard.

    the peels get way loose and most will come off.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:07 PM

      So noted. I read something similar where you could soak them in baking soda too? I dunno… time for more hummus!

  7. Kelly @ The Fit Skool says

    August 10, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    This recipe looks awesome, I’m pretty sure I am obsessed with both basil and avocado so I need to try this asap.

  8. Cat says

    August 10, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    I actually have banned myself from buying hummus until I make my own. The fact that this has avo in it too just makes me want it more! Ok, it really is time I get my hummus makin’ on. (I think I’ll have to keep the skins on the chickpeas this time though…)

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      Let me know if you try it! It would be tasty even with the skins on. 🙂

  9. Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says

    August 10, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Basil, avocado and hummus are three of my favourite flavours. This sounds awesome!

  10. Allie says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    I’m trying to figure out if there’s any possible way I can get my boys to peel the beans without throwing them at each other… it may be worth a try as I live on hummus!!!

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      HA! Would be worth a try since the fight would be hilarious.

  11. Kristina says

    August 10, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I almost always make my own hummus, and YES I totally peel the chickpeas – I find it relaxing in an odd way. Basil and lemon are some of my favorite flavors, and avocado?! has GOT to make this so dreamy creamy. oof.

    we LOVE trivia! we often go to Mississippi Pizza for their “Quizissippi” and it is always fun. I cannot recall any of our team names… always thought up last minute, and always hysterical.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:16 PM

      You are the chickpea genius! I always do this when I make hummus. It really doesn’t take THAT long once you get going. 🙂

      I will have to tell you some of our team names when you come visit. I think they’d offend most people. LOL!

      • Kristina says

        August 14, 2015 at 8:53 PM

        “I will have to tell you some of our team names when you come visit” BEST PART OF THAT REPLY. 🙂

  12. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com says

    August 10, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    bahaha, I don’t know shit like that! But I do love creamy hummus! Could you somehow rub them to take the skin off faster? Like with hazelnuts? Prob not but worth a try!

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:17 PM

      I just kind of pop them out of the skin. It’s really not so bad… you just get a rhythm going. I bet even taking half off would make a difference!

  13. Heather@hungryforbalance says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I ALWAYS lose trivia games. It is so frustrating because I HATE to lose anything! So, I usually just don’t play. Yes, I am childish like that…
    I have heard that peeling garbonzo beans results in creamier hummus, but I am waaaay too impatient for that. This spin on hummus looks amazing! Do you think it would taste as good without peeling them?

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      I’m the same way! And Vegas won’t let me google the answers. LOL!

      I think it would taste the same withouht, just wouldn’t be quiiiite as creamy. The avocado adds to the cream-factor too though.

  14. Mary says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    Every time I try to make hummus it turns into a horrible mess. I’m taking all the tips you can give me. Sure I’ll peel tons of little garbanzo beans, I don’t mind, as long as delicious hummus is involved I’m game 🙂

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      I feel your pain – that’s me and nut butter. Let me know if you try it out – I think you’d be good with the one. 🙂

  15. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 10, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    I am obsessed with avocado! Great addition to hummus-yum!

  16. lindsay says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    i would have no control if this was in front of me. And then I would need some major beano. BUt so worth it. And wine, always.

    p.s. i heard about the peeling of the beans too.. and i have no patience. LOL!

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:21 PM

      I just told Vegas we need some Bean-o! It’s amazing how well that stuff works…

  17. GiGi Eats says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Throw some breasts into this dip and you’ve got yourself a meal…

    Chicken breasts… Chicken breasts.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:22 PM

      So glad you clarified that…

  18. Christina says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Haha!!! Chris & I play trivia quite often in Wisconsin – we sometimes win, but most often lose. Our team name is “It’s called *class*. Look it up sometime.”

    This hummus looks amazing. I’m growing my own basil for the first time, so will definitely try this out! I’ll also give the peeling trick a shot…I believe you that it makes it smoother, and smoother is better 😉

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      LOVE that name!!! Ha.

      I wish I had a green thumb… sigh. Let me know if you try the peeling trick!!!

  19. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Dude you’re killing me with these amazing looking recipes. I might even peel all the chickpeas.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      It’s all a ploy to get you to come back.

  20. Carly @ FitLiving Blog says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    This recipe sounds delicious! I had no idea about the trick to peel the garbanzo beans. Thinking I’ll need to put on a movie and start peeling away for that one 😉

  21. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Sounds delicious and I enjoy trivia, but am not wonderful at it.

  22. Mary Legare Whaley says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Um. Hummus is TOTALLY the key to life—and the creamier, the better!!! I don’t make my own hummus. If I had a Vitamix, I would, but I don’t trust my Nutribullet can get the job done. I’ve already tested it and pushed it beyond its limits. I opt for Trader Joe’s hummus. It’s so cheap, it’s worth it just to buy it there. I found a DELICIOUS beet hummus at TJ’s for like $1.99 I think? It was amazing.

    And….yeah…trivia. In college (I went to Clemson, GO TIGERS!) during summer school, there was Wednesday Night Trivia at one of the bars downtown. My summer school friends (and I) attended trivia night weekly. We were all girls. Our team name? (brace yourself) Victoria’s Secretion. Gag. But it always got a good laugh….we won 2 or 3 times I think.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      Do you have a food processor? That would work too. Or if you do a smaller blender you could just half the recipe. I bet it would take the lower volume. Maybe.

      Boo Tigers. Go Jackets! But that team name… I’m not sure whether to gag or cheer. 😉

  23. Sonya says

    August 12, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I love chickpeas, avacados, and basil. So I can’t wait to make this.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:29 PM

      Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think!

  24. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says

    August 13, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    How did I miss this??? OMG, though I can’t imagine ever peeling garbanzo beans, this sounds luscious (great word, huh?). Isn’t living in the land of avocados a wonderful thing? Seriously, one of the best parts of being from California.

    • Laura says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM

      It’s seems like a pain, but you really do get on a rhythm! 🙂 But yes, the land of avocados (and citrus!) has been amazing.

  25. Sarah says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    I’m going to have to try peeling them! I recently made a good one I will be posting soon and cooked the chickpeas before blending and it came out creamier. I’m going to have to make anther batch and compare with peeled chickpeas. Plus make this one when my avocados ripen, it looks delicious!

    • Laura says

      August 26, 2015 at 11:53 AM

      I need to try just cooking them before too! Let me know if you do the comparison first – I’m really curious to know!

  26. Sarah Grace Spann says

    June 8, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    GUACA-hummus! A match made in heaven! Love that you combined the two best dips 🙂

    xo,
    Sarah Grace

  27. Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy says

    June 14, 2016 at 1:57 AM

    I’ve never tried making hummus before but the hubby loves it! one of these days i want to make some for him and that combo sounds amazing! btw when you mentioned the winery, that song “Ophelia” by The Lumineers suddenly popped into my head haha. =D

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