Do you love the thought of hummus but have no clue what to eat with it? I’m here to help! Whether eating it as a dip or on a salad, it’s incredibly delicious and filling! Here are more than 21 ideas for what to eat with hummus!
The most common things to pair with hummus are chips, crackers, and veggies, but many other tasty options exist. Hummus also goes well on a salad or even spread onto a sandwich. Not to mention, there are many different flavors of hummus available now, which provides you with almost endless options for pairings. From classic, garlic, roasted red pepper, and even chocolate hummus you can enjoy everything from snacks to dessert!
If you’re looking for delicious and healthy ways to eat hummus, look no further! In this post, we will discuss 21 unexpected ideas showing you how versatile hummus can be. Let’s get dipping, spreading, and munching!
What Is Hummus?
Hummus is a creamy dip made from cooked and mashed chickpeas. The traditional recipe blends chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, but now you can find hummus in multiple variations and flavors. Originating from the Middle East, hummus has become a popular dish worldwide, known for its smooth texture and rich flavor.
What Does Hummus Taste Like?
So many hummus flavors are available now that it’s difficult to describe how it tastes in just a few words. However, if I were to describe traditional hummus, I would say it is tangy, garlicky, and savory. It melts in your mouth.
Other flavors include spicy (red pepper or jalapeno) and sweet (brownie batter or cookie dough hummus!). It is also very nutritious, containing Vitamin B, Fiber, Iron, and many other minerals and nutrients.
What to Eat With Hummus
1. Pita Bread
There’s nothing quite like warm fluffy pita bread straight from the oven dipped in smooth homemade hummus. It’s the most traditional way to enjoy it, and also one of the best!
2. Salads
Hummus coats the vegetables in the salad so well that you won’t even need salad dressing. Its creamy texture adds a rich flavor. Plus, it’s a good source of protein and fiber, which can help make the salad more filling.
3. Sandwiches and Wraps
The creamy texture makes it a delicious spread or as a substitute for mayo on your favorite sandwiches, like this Mediterranean veggie sandwich. It also makes a tasty protein substitute in your favorite wraps, like this lavash with roasted vegetables.
4. Chips and Pretzels
Pita chips are a popular choice with hummus, but give it a try with any of your favorite chips or pretzel crisps. Other chips include tortilla chips, bagel chips, salt and vinegar, chips, plain potato chips, and more!
5. Rice Cakes
Rice cakes are thick and crunchy. They make a nutritious snack when paired with hummus and topped with your favorite veggies.
6. Apple Slices and Other Fruit
These sweet, crunchy slices pair surprisingly well with traditional hummus or brownie batter hummus for a healthy dessert. But don’t stop at apple slices; consider pairing hummus with pears, grapes, fresh berries, pineapple, figs, and pomegranate seeds.
7. Pasta
Adding hummus to your warm pasta coats all the nooks and crannies and creates a luxurious sauce that melts in your mouth.
8. Potatoes
Mashed, baked, or fried, use hummus as a substitute for ketchup, butter, or sour cream. It gives mashed potatoes a creamier and richer texture as a substitute for butter. In baked potatoes, it acts as a condiment that melts into the warm, soft texture of the potato’s interior. It can also be used as a dip for fried potatoes.
9. Falafel
Falafel is fried and seasoned chickpea balls that are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. So it’s no surprise that adding hummus to your falafel creates the perfect match.
10. Pizza and Flatbreads
Instead of spreading pizza sauce on your dough, try adding hummus, with feta cheese and fresh greens for a unique and exquisite variation on pizza. Top your flatbread with hummus, olives, and tomatoes. Serve with a Greek salad, and you have a complete meal.
11. Soup
Have you ever thought of adding hummus to your soup? Add a few scoops of hummus into any of your favorite soup recipes for some added creaminess. It can be used as a substitute for any dairy products that the recipe may call for. Try pairing it with these two flavorful soups: Lebanese Lentil Soup and Greek Chickpea Soup.
12. Raw Veggies
Vegetables are commonly dipped into hummus, and it makes a great snack or appetizer. The raw veggies give you the perfect crunch while also packing in some nutrients. Try pairing these vegetables with hummus for your next veggie tray.
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Cauliflower
- Snap Peas
- Bell Peppers
- Asparagus
- Radish
- Broccoli
- Eggplant
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Jicama
- Sweet Potato
- Potatoes
13. Crackers
Crackers are tasty with hummus. They give you the saltiness and crunch that you want to pair with a dip and come in various types and flavors. They also make a great addition to an appetizer tray. Put the hummus in the middle and surround it with various crackers. You can also bake homemade crackers, tortilla chips, or flatbread to give your hummus a homemade and fresh pairing!
- Saltines
- Rice Crackers
- Wheat Thins
- Ritz
- Triscuits
- Entertainment Crackers
- Club Crackers
- Graham Crackers with Dessert Hummus
14. Tofu Scramble
Tofu Scramble is a delicious way to enjoy your hummus for breakfast. Just scramble together tofu, nutritional yeast, hummus, and spices of your choice. You’ll have a fluffy scramble that is tasty and keeps you full until lunch.
15. Hummus Toast
Spread the hummus on top of your favorite toasted bread. Top it with veggies and chia seeds, then add a few slices of avocado.
16. Hummus Bowls
If you want a nutritious, protein-packed breakfast, make a hummus bowl. Mix tofu scramble, hummus, spinach, broccoli, avocado, or any other add-ins you choose. You can even top it off with a spoonful of salsa.
17. Breakfast Wrap
A breakfast wrap is another tasty, filling breakfast option. Include tofu scrambled eggs, spinach, and vegan cheese with your wrap. This is great to prepare in advance and enjoy on the go.
18. Tacos
Spread your hummus on a tortilla with your favorite taco toppings.
19. Veggie Burgers
Spread hummus on like you would any other spreadable condiment and top with lettuce and tomato for a juicy vegan burger.
20. Tofu Bowl
Combine tofu, rice, hummus, sauteed bell peppers, and any other of your favorite veggies for a tasty, nutritious dinner.
21. Sauteed and Steamed Veggies
Hummus doesn’t have to be a dip or spread, it can also be enjoyed with a spoon. Saute some veggies (spinach, mushrooms, etc.), and put them on top of your hummus. Or try steaming broccoli to eliminate some of the bitterness and top it with hummus instead of butter.
Do you have a favorite food that you like to pair with hummus? Be sure to let me know what it is! I always love trying new pairings with hummus.
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Beth
These are all such great ideas. Thank you so much for this. I love hummus but pita chips have gotten a bit boring.
Shadi
This was such a hit! Thank you for Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this!
Tayler Ross
I absolutely love hummus! Adding it to a salad is such a great idea so I can’t wait to give that a try!
Michelle
So many great ideas here! Sometimes I get stuck in a rut with carrot sticks and hummus but I love the idea of using it on veggie burgers! Yum!
Andrea
Wow! I hadn’t thought of most of those. I usually just dip raw veggies or pita in my hummus. Great list!