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    Home » Vegan Snacks

    5 Great Ways to Use Hummus

    Published: Jan 6, 2017 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Hummus and broccoli stuffed sweet potatoes

    Not long ago, hummus became one of the fastest-growing snack foods in America. This Middle Eastern classic is made of healthful chickpeas and tahini, so it's a welcome alternative to the usual starchy and sugary junk foods people often gravitate to.

    5 great ways to use hummus

    As a bonus, this Middle Eastern classic is already vegan! Here are 5 great ways to use hummus, aside from its most common use as a dip for fresh pita bread.

    Of course, you can make your own hummus and experiment with your own creative combinations and flavorings. But here at VegKitchen, we’re very lazy and fully endorse the use of store-bought hummus varieties. There are so many varieties and flavors of hummus that it often has its own bay in the supermarket produce section!

    Use As A Spread For Wraps Or Sandwiches

    hummus and veggie lavash wrap
    Photo: Evan Atlas

    This suggestion might, admittedly, be coming straight from Captain Obvious. But for anyone looking for a nice change of pace for wraps or sandwiches, you’ll thank him for the reminder. Hummus keeps well on bread and wrappers, and doesn't get soggy when packed up for school or office lunch a few hours later. It also helps stick all the sandwich ingredients together!

    Hummus goes well with leafy greens, avocado, bell pepper strips, shredded carrots, leftover cooked grains, and other legumes. Add variety to your combinations based on what's in your fridge!

    If you want more specific recipe instructions, see Hummus and Veggie Lavash Wraps, Hummus, Avocado, and Baby Spinach Sandwich, Hummus Wraps with Grains and Greens, and Hummus, Cucumber, and Avocado Wrap. All of these recipes are so easy that you can just follow the photo rather than the recipe—no need to obsessively measure ingredients!

    Use As A Topping For Potatoes

    Hummus and broccoli stuffed sweet potatoes
    Photo: Hannah Kaminsky

    Tangy hummus is a great foil for the starchy flavors of potato or sweet potato. You can add other vegetables to the equation, too. Steamed broccoli tops the sweet potato variation above. Wilted spinach or other greens are also a great option.

    Simply mix a few steamed vegetables in with the hummus before scooping over the potatoes. Then top with salsa or drizzle with sriracha, as shown in the photo at the top of this post. Served with a simple salad or slaw, these hummus slathered potatoes make for a great emergency dinner.

    Vegan Hummus and Veggie-stuffed Potato
    Photo: Evan Atlas

    Use As Extra Protein For Vegan Bowls

    Rice bowl with hummus
    Photo: Shutterstock/Nataliya Arzamasova

    Bowls are all the rage as a one-dish way to serve a well-rounded meal of complex carbs, protein, and veggies (cooked and/or raw). Bowls are meant to appeal to the eye as well as the palate. Simply arrange colorful veggies on a bed of cooked grain. The hummus doubles as your protein and your sauce!

    Use As A Topping For Toast

    Hummus avocado toast
    Photo: Shutterstock/Dariia Belkina

    Lately, avocado toast has become a big thing. This version's a bit in reverse: hummus toast topped off with thick slices of avocado. Their flavor and texture are so compatible, you could say that they’re made for each other!

    Use As An Appetizer Or Snack With Raw Veggies

    Hummus with raw vegetables
    Photo: Shutterstock/Tatiana Bralnina

    This is another pretty obvious use of hummus, but how many times do you forget to prepare an appetizer when company’s coming? If you keep prepared hummus in the fridge, you'll have an instant appetizer that everyone loves at the ready.

    Spoon some hummus into a small bowl (pretend you made it; I won’t tell), and surround the bowl with raw vegetables and whole-grain chips or crackers. If you’re really pressed for time, you can get cut fresh vegetables at the supermarket, as well.

    As another plus, hummus served as a dip works as a great incentive to get kids and picky eaters to eat their vegetables.

    Want even more ideas? Check out four more ways to use hummus over at Oh My Veggies!

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    1. Ilene Ungerleider says

      January 15, 2022 at 11:05 am

      You can make a great vegan Caesar salad dressing with humus. Look it up on the Minimalist Baker's site.

    2. Carol S. says

      April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm

      These are great, and I absolutely love Hummus.
      Another, - On top of Open-Face Vegan "Egg" Salad" or Roasted Veggie Sandwiches with thin slices of Avocado. Hummus Spread/Dip goes well with almost everything! I love eating it plain with cherry tomatoes and red grapes as "dippers', instead of crackers.

      Thanks for this post!

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