Serve this rich, creamy hummus from the combination of avocado and chickpeas with vegetable sticks as a hormone-balancing snack or a colorful side dish on a special occasion. It’s full of antioxidants, protein, and healthy fat. The phytoestrogen in chickpeas is particularly beneficial to women going through hormonal changes during perimenopause.
Serving Size: 4-6
Ingredients for Avocado Hummus
- Avocado, 1 large
- Chickpea, 1 can, drained (14 oz)
- Greek Yogurt, 3 Tablespoon
- Lime juice, 2 Tablespoon
- Coriander leaves, 2-3 Tablespoon
- Olive oil, 3 Tablespoon
- Garlic clove, 1
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper for garnish
Instructions for Avocado Hummus
1.Drain canned chickpeas.
2.In a food processor, put avocado, yogurt, lime juice, coriander leaves, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until pureed.
3.Sprinkle cayenne pepper and more olive oil if desired, before serving.