5 Fresh Hummus Bowl Recipes

These hummus bowls are so easy to put together. Simply toss in a few extra ingredients to transform basic hummus into a wow-worthy light meal or snack. Top it with a ton of veg and eat it with a fork, or keep the veg light and eat it with pita for dipping – the choice is yours.

Think Beyond Pita

Toasted whole-grain pita or pita chips make a great dipping companion (aka dipper), but there are plenty of other options for loading up on all the goodness:

• Sliced jicama
• Roasted sweet potato rounds
• Vegetable chips (sweet potato, beet or taro)
• Endive leaves
• Tortilla chips
• Whole-grain crackers
• Bell pepper slices
• Radish slices

Related: 3 Recipes That Use Tahini (And Aren’t Hummus)

Pea Hummus Bowl

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Black Bean Hummus Bowl

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Sweet Potato Hummus Bowl

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Beet Hummus Bowl

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Classic Hummus

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Upgrade Your Hummus

It’s easy to infuse store-bought hummus with a variety of flavor-boosting staples already found in your fridge or pantry. Start with plain chickpea hummus, then blend it up in a food processor or high-speed blender with a spoonful or two of your favorite ingredients. Try one of our tried-and-tested combinations in this section, or experiment with any of the following:

• Pesto
• Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• Roasted red peppers
• Feta cheese
• Fresh cilantro (or your favorite fresh herb)
• Jalapeño chile peppers
• Roasted garlic cloves – use the whole head!

If you’re sprinkling even more ingredients on top, use a wide, shallow bowl or plate for more surface area (and maximum scooping).

You can use a plain packaged hummus for any of the recipes in this section, or make your own from dried chickpeas with our simple recipe.