Spicy Avocado Hummus

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The Toronto Blue Jays season opener is just around the corner – what you do have planned to celebrate the MLB kick off? If you’re not catching the game live at the Rogers Centre, why not throw a home opener viewing party with friends? Being a proud supporter of the Toronto Blue Jays®, Avocados From Mexico are perfect for your game day munchies.

Get creative with healthy snacks that are sure to give you the energy boost to keep your team spirit high. Here's a recipe that would steal the fan's heart ❤

INGREDIENTS

1, 16 oz. can chickpeas (no added salt) – drained and rinsed
2 ripe avocados from Mexico – peeled, pitted and cut into eighths
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic - peeled (more or less depending on taste)
1 jalapeño – stem and seeds removed
¼ medium red onion
5 - 10 dashes hot sauce (i.e. Tabasco or Frank’s Red Hot Sauce)
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch salt and fresh pepper

DIRECTIONS

Blend all ingredients but avocado and red onion in a food processor until well combined but still chunky. Add avocado and red onion and pulse until it becomes a chunky puree (you may have to scrap the sides a few times).
Transfer hummus to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Serve with grilled 100% whole grain pitas (cut into 1/8ths) or tortilla chips.