Dip Duo Recipe
Avocado hummus and spicy pimento cheese with fresh vegetables and pita bread.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
For Avocado Hummus
For Spicy Pimento Cheese
For Serving
Method
For Avocado Hummus
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
- 2
Blend the Hummus
In the food processor, combine the avocados, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, cumin, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- 3
Serve
Transfer the avocado hummus to a serving bowl and set aside.
For Spicy Pimento Cheese
- 4
Grate the Cheese
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese and set it aside.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Mix Together
Using a hand mixer or spatula, mix the ingredients together until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the spicy pimento cheese to another serving bowl and set aside.
For Serving
- 8
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and cut fresh vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces for dipping.
- 9
Warm Pita Bread
If desired, warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven for a few minutes.
- 10
Arrange the Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the avocado hummus, spicy pimento cheese, fresh vegetables, and pita bread attractively.
- 11
Serve Immediately
Enjoy the dip duo with fresh vegetables and pita bread!