Spice up your hummus addiction with these recipe ideas from talented food bloggers.
I often ask myself why the most delicious foods are bad for you. But there are of course also some incredibly delicious foods that are very good for you indeed, like that most brilliant of foods – hummus!
Hummus is delicious, easy to make, healthy, and usually vegan if that’s something that interests you.
Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like hummus. It’s a good thing it’s healthy because it’s one of those things I can’t stop eating once I’ve got started!
I wonder if our son Benjamin will like it, too? As he just turned 6 months old last week, we’ve been giving him some bits of food to try. In fact, in just one week, he’s already tried banana, avocado, sweet potato, toast, chicken, eggs, cucumber, salmon, green beans, bell peppers, apples and pears!
Despite a bit of gagging and face-pulling, he seems to be having a great time with all the new tastes and textures. I bet he’s going to be a foodie too when he grows up!
I’d say he’ll love hummus, too. As soon as I have my food processor back (I’d guess it’s currently somewhere across the Indian Ocean along with the rest of the stuff we’re shipping over to Australia!) I’ll make him some.
The fact I’m considering feeding it to my baby proves how wholesome hummus is!
Clearly, we all need to eat more hummus, including those of us who happen to be only 6 months old.
When I make hummus for Benjamin, I’ll probably start with this quick hummus and 2-ingredient flatbread. It’s the way I usually make hummus, and it’s so delicious scooped up with the warm flatbread.
But once we’ve made that a few times, we might need some new hummus ideas.
So… I’ve gathered together some stellar hummus recipes from my food blogging friends. Who knew there could be so many interesting varieties of hummus?
So many in fact that I decided to list them here in 4 different categories: hummus with a twist, classic hummus recipes, loaded hummus, and totally wacky hummus recipes.
Which would you like to try????
Hummus with a tasty twist
Creamy roasted garlic and lemon hummus from Cooking LSL
Pumpkin hummus from Food Faith Fitness
Roasted red pepper sriracha hummus from Salt and Lavender
Macadamia nut hummus from Platings and Pairings
Beet hummus from Coffee and Crayons
As well as…
Sun-dried tomato cannellini bean dip from Recipe For Perfection
Spicy hummus from A Cedar Spoon
Jalapeno cilantro hummus from Saving Room For Dessert
Best kalamata hummus from Vegan In The Freezer
Roasted garlic white bean hummus from Joyful Healthy Eats
Lemon basil hummus from My Kitchen Love
Green monster hummus from Namely Marly
Classy classic hummus recipes
50 ways to hack your hummus from The View From Great Island
3-minute hummus from downshiftology
Classic homemade hummus with toasted pinenuts from Rachel Cooks
Loaded hummus
Hummus with turkey and zucchini meatballs from The View From Great Island
Greek gyro topped hummus from Nutmeg Nanny
Mexican street corn chipotle hummus from The Roasted Root
Warm hummus with mushrooms from The View From Great Island
As well as…
Loaded hummus from The Live-in Kitchen
Loaded hummus from Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Totally wacky hummus recipes
Cilantro, pea and pistachio hummus from Peas And Crayons
Feta cheese avocado hummus dip by Diethood
Peanutty Thai curry hummus from An Edible Mosaic
And… my favourite:
Chocolate hummus from Recipes From a Pantry
As well as…
Avocado edamame hummus from Foodie Girl Chicago
Hummus with forty cloves from The View From Great Island
I really hope you try at least one of these hummus recipes soon.
What other amazing and wacky hummus recipes have you tried?
Samantha | My Kitchen Love says
So many inspiring flavour combinations!! Thanks for including me 🙂 Now … where’s the pita?
Helen says
You’re welcome, Samantha. Loved your recipe!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
These all look awesome! Thanks for including my recipe in here. 🙂
Helen says
You’re welcome, Natasha – your recipe looks amazing!
Marissa says
I love hummus enough to eat it straight with a spoon! And there are so many creative versions here…yum!!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This post is my idea of heaven, I am addicted to hummus so being able to have such a huuuuuuuuuuge choise really is heaven. I might just have to start with the thai curry hummus.
Helen says
Hi Bintu. I LOVE the idea of your chocolate hummus!
mira says
These all look amazing! I’m planning a party, so I’ll definitely try some of them! Thanks for including my recipe!
Helen says
You’re welcome, Mira – I loved your recipe! 🙂
ann says
Looks as if I will be eating nothing but hummus until Christmas! I love the stuff. Hope that you are settling in ok. Give Benjamin a couple of witchity grubs, that should decide whether or not he will be a foodie.
ann says
Oops wrong spelling should be witchetty grubs.
Helen says
I would have been none the wiser 😉
Helen says
Hahahahaha! Don’t they taste like a toasted cheese and ham omelette? I’m sure I heard that once. Like they are the filet steak of the bug eating world. You wouldn’t catch me trying one, but maybe Benjamin will be braver!
Janette | Culinary Ginger says
Hummus is the most lovable dip and these are all so creative and delicious.
Helen says
Thank you!