Whipped Avocado White Bean Dip

Recipe by The Gourmet RD

Who loves snacks? Here I am, raising my hand.  Like a nerd in front of my computer screen as I write this.  Raising my hand that I love snacks and I love this Whipped Avocado

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (drained)
• 3 avocados (pitted and peeled)
• 0.5 cup fresh basil, oregano and/or thyme + more for garnish
• 1 medium lemon (zest and juice )
• 2-3 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt (plus more to taste )
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.33333333333333 cup olive oil (plus more for garnish)
• pinch red pepper flakes (for garnish)
• bagel chips, pita, crackers or crudités (for serving)

Method

1. Place chickpeas, avocados, herbs, lemon, garlic salt, pepper and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until very smooth and fluffy, scraping the sides down with a spatula as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
   
   Serve the avocado dip with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Garnish with herbs, if desired.
   
   Serve with bagel chips, pita, crackers or crudités.