What to Eat with Hummus – LOTS of Ideas!!

Are you wondering what to eat with hummus? This guide has creative ideas to help you enjoy this wholesome dip in delicious new ways. Popular across many cultures, hummus is often served as an appetizer or side and is made from a simple, nourishing blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.

What to Eat with Hummus?

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What is Hummus?

Traditional hummus is a creamy condiment made with garbanzo beans as the main ingredient. Add olive oil, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice to make a delicious dip. You can easily make your own hummus in a blender or food processor at home.

With the soaring popularity of classic hummus, many variations have been created: red pepper hummus, white bean hummus, pumpkin hummus, and black bean hummus. There is now even dessert hummus.

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1. Crackers & Bread

Pita Chips and Pita Bread

Pita bread is a classic choice for eating with hummus. There’s nothing like warm pita bread slathered with freshly made hummus to bring a smile to your face.

Crackers

The crunchy contrast of crackers, combined with the creaminess of hummus, makes the perfect snack for someone on the go.

Tortilla Chips

If you’re tired of salsa, dip your corn chips into your favorite hummus recipe. This creamy dip pairs well with tortilla chips.

Bagels or Bagel Chips

Using bagel chips to smear on creamy hummus makes a tasty treat. Adding a slice of cucumbers, red peppers, or avocado is a great way to make it even better.

Pretzel Crisps

Pretzel crips make the perfect crunchy dipper for hummus, adding a salty snap that pairs beautifully with the creamy texture.

Toasted Baguette Slices

Toasted baguette slices offer a warm, crispy base that complements the savory richness of hummus perfectly.

Rice Cakes

Rice cakes are perfect for hummus because they’re light, crunchy, and let the bold flavors of the dip shine through without overpowering them.

Kale Chips

One of my friend’s favorite ways to get her healthy fats was to pair her kale chips with hummus. Kale chips are an unexpected choice for what to serve with hummus.

2. Buddha Bowls

Buddha bowls are a type of dish made up of a variety of small sides. The term comes from packing the bowls to the rim, resembling Buddha’s belly. Buddha bowls are typically vegetarian, but you can add meat or fish. Add a dollop of hummus to the top of the bowl for extra goodness.

3. Fruit

Apples

The sweetness of apple slices complements the savory taste of hummus. If you want a real treat, dip your apples in chocolate hummus. It’s a decadent-tasting dip with health benefits.

Pears

Pears pair surprisingly well with hummus, offering a sweet, juicy contrast to the dip’s creamy, savory flavor for a fresh and unexpected combination.

4. Roasted Vegetables

If you’re looking for what goes well with hummus that’s healthy, you can’t beat roasted vegetables.

Roasted carrots, zucchini, eggplant, cauliflower, sweet potato, and broccoli are great ideas to dip into your homemade hummus recipe.

5. Crudités

If hunger strikes, having a variety of cut-up fresh vegetables in the refrigerator ready to eat is the perfect fast food or easy appetizer when friends come over. Here are some of my favorite fresh vegetables to eat with hummus:

Carrots

Carrots are the perfect food for dipping into hummus. If you’re short on time, you can always use bags of baby carrots instead of chopping your carrot sticks. They’re sweet and crunchy and pair perfectly with the hummus flavors.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are another refreshing vegetable option. The coolness of the cucumber complements the creamy texture of hummus.

Other Fresh Veggies

• Bell Pepper Strips
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Celery Sticks
• Radish Slices
• Snap Peas
• Jicama Spears

6. Wraps

Hummus is the perfect condiment to add to your favorite wrap recipe for an easy meal. Add the hummus directly to your wrap, and then add the rest of your favorite ingredients like sliced meat, raw vegetables, and spinach leaves.

7. Sandwich Spread

Instead of mayo, why not use hummus as your spread on your favorite sandwich? This creamy spread elevates sandwiches and offers a healthy alternative to traditional spreads.

8. Avocado Toast

I like to add hummus to my avocado toast. It adds another layer of flavor that tastes amazing. Be sure to spread the hummus on the toast before adding the avocado.

9. Salad Dressing

Adding a little hummus can thicken your favorite salad dressing and give the salad a great flavor.

10. Soup

I like to add a scoop of hummus to my creamy vegetable soups. It adds depth and flavor to my favorite recipes; the extra protein is a bonus.

11. Protein Pairings

Adding protein alongside hummus turns this tasty dip into a satisfying, balance meal or light snack.

• Hard-boiled Eggs
• Grilled Chicken Strips
• Turkey Roll-Ups
• Falafel
• Tuna or Salmon Salad

12. Garnishes for Hummus

When you serve plain hummus, you can add some fun toppings to take it to the next level. Here are some ideas:

• Olive oil
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Fresh parsley
• Mint leaves
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped cucumbers
• Sumac
• Cayenne pepper
• Pomegranate perils
• Minced chives
• Chopped green onions
• Fresh dill
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Feta cheese
• Black olives
• Kalamata olives
• Toasted pine nuts

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