Smashed Avocado & Chickpea Dip

🇺🇸 Smashed Avocado & Chickpea Dip — A Cool Crowd-Pleaser for the 4th! 🥑

🥑 This Fourth of July, keep things simple, refreshing, and nourishing with this Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dip—a perfect way to dip into summer without breaking a sweat. It’s cooling, protein-rich, and digestion-friendly, making it a great choice for hot weather gatherings and backyard celebrations.

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Smashed Avocado & Chickpea Dip

INGREDIENTS

1. Avocado – Nourishes Yin, moistens dryness, and cools internal heat.

2. Chickpeas – Strengthen the Spleen and support digestion and energy.

3. Roma tomatoes – Clear heat and support fluid balance.

4. Scallions – Gently warm and help move stagnant Qi.

5. Cilantro – Clears heat and supports detoxification.

6. Garlic – Warms and moves Qi, supports digestion.

7. Jalapeño (optional) – Adds heat; use sparingly in hot weather.

8. Lime juice – Cools and moves stagnant Liver Qi.

9. Sea salt & white pepper – Enhance flavor and support digestion.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1️⃣ Mash the Base – In a bowl, coarsely mash 1 can of chickpeas and 1 ripe avocado with a fork or potato masher. Leave it chunky for texture.

2. 2️⃣ Add the Flavor – Stir in 2 chopped roma tomatoes, 4 diced scallions, ½ cup chopped cilantro, 3–4 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped jalapeño (optional), and ¼ cup lime juice.

3. 3️⃣ Season & Chill – Add sea salt and white pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

   💡 Serving Tip: Pair with toasted pita wedges, veggie sticks, or whole-grain crackers. You can also use it as a spread for wraps or sandwiches!

   photo and recipe inspiration to Forks Over Knives