What is a dip? We could define it as a sauce in which we can dip / spread another food. Guacamole or hummus are some of the most popular dips but you can make as many ingredients as you want to use. East of avocado and chickpeas It is the last one we have tried.
Dips are ideal as a starter in a informal dinner with friends. We can dip in this dip both saltines and chips, croquettes or vegetables, everything you can think of! The preparation of this avocado and chickpea dip is very simple; You will only have to worry about choosing some ripe avocados ready to eat.
- 400 g. cooked and drained chickpeas
- 3 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- ½ cup fresh basil, thyme, and oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup of olive oil + extra to decorate
- Crushed cayenne for garnish (optional)
- In a food processor we put the following ingredients: chickpeas, avocados, aromatic herbs, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Blend until we get a smooth puree, making sure to "clean" the sides from time to time with a spatula.
- Once the puree is obtained, we test and adjust some seasoning if necessary.
- We serve the avocado and chickpea dip on a plate and present it with a drizzle of olive oil extra virgin and a pinch of crushed cayenne,