Got hummus and not sure what to do with it? Weโve got you covered with our top 10 ways to eat hummus! From drool-worthy dips and salads to desserts (yup, even sweet treats!), these recipe ideas are pure chickpea magic.
Do you remember the first smear of hummus you ever tried? Because I do, and it was a pivotal life moment, friends. I was studying nutrition and was elated to learn that this mystical creamy dip is not only good for you but can be paired with anything (yes, it even pairs with chocolateโtrust me!).
Here are just a few of the ways you can use it:
Dip it with veggies like carrots, broccoli, or celery.
Get creative and use it as a fruit dip for apples.
Slather it on pita chips (because, duh, this duo is a classic).
Spread it on sandwiches or wraps for a creamy upgrade.
Toss it into pasta and salads as a quick and healthy sauce.
Hummus is healthy, too! Chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans) are the main ingredient, and they are a powerhouse of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential vitamins like folate, iron, and magnesium. So, you can dip, smear, and spread all day, knowing full well that youโre getting a boost of nutrition!
Ways to Use Hummus
Whether youโre a hummus fanatic or just enjoy a good chickpea-based dish now and then, you’ll love these hummus-packed recipes. Weโre talking everything from veggie dips and pasta sauces to sweet treats you wonโt believe!
How to Make Hummus: 8 Ways
How to make homemade hummus in eight delicious flavors! In just 5 minutes and with minimal ingredients, you can have smooth and creamy hummus ready for the snacking.
Enjoy hearty, herby flavor with these delicious Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. Made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and a hummus and garlic sauce, theyโre a healthy and satisfying dinner option!
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Try adding hummus to your meal prep for a boost of protein. This Mediterranean Meal Prep is a vegan lunch combo that includes tabbouleh, pita bread, and hummus. Itโs veggie-packed and full of delicious Eastern Mediterranean flavors!
By combining hummus, lemon, and cold water, you get a creamy dressing. Perfect on these wraps! Spicy, savory flavor all wrapped up in warm flatbreads is the name of the game, and quick weeknight dinners never tasted so good.
Or use hummus to add a vegan creaminess to these “eggs”. Showing you how to make the BEST Tofu Scramble recipe! These vegan scrambled eggs are flavorful and fluffy (and easy to make).
Sweet Potato Salad with Quinoa and Hummus Dressing
With roasted sweet potato, fluffy quinoa, arugula, crumbled feta, and a quick hummus dressing, this warm Sweet Potato Salad recipe is a hearty side salad for serving up on any occasion.
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I put gabonzo beans in my stew and pour it over enjera bread. So yummy with the spice and bread!!
Nice photos โ but whereโs the hummus?
Here’s our recipe for homemade hummus!