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Butter is fattening, cream cheese can be boring, and other spreads just don’t cut it when it comes to flavor! Want to add some pizzazz and sparkle to your dull potato dishes, plain snacking crackers, or other spreadable foods? Try this healthy take on a new kind of dip with chickpeas and avocado, that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare!
You Will Need:
2 Medium Sized Avocados (Ripe, Peeled, and Pitted)
1 Tablespoon Dijon or Stoneground Mustard
½ Teaspoon Granulated Garlic
2 Teaspoons Fresh Oregano, Minced
2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
¼ Cup Red Onion, Chopped (optional)
1 Can Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans, Drained and Rinsed
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine every ingredient except the chickpeas. Blend the ingredients with a fork, mashing up the avocado as
you go.
2. Add the chickpeas and mash them into the avocado using your fork. Leave a few whole for texture purposes.
With 4 grams of protein and just 134 calories per serving, this spread will keep your stomach feeling full and your body looking great. Spread it on things like Pop Chips, cucumbers, or pita bread to keep this dip nutritious and light. This Chickpea and Avocado spread is perfect for party platters, an appetizer, or just a healthy after-school snack.
