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    Home > Guides and Roundups

    What to Eat with Hummus (16 Quick Ideas)

    By Emese Maczko on 02/07/2023 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.

    Can I just say that hummus might be one of the world’s most popular spreads or dips? Whether it is because hummus is so tasty, easy to make, and versatile with an endless combination of flavors. Would you need some new inspiration on what to eat with hummus? Here is what to grab & dip and the best toppings you must try.

    Make classic homemade hummus or flavored ones like beetroot hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, avocado hummus, kale pesto hummus, cauliflower hummus or even sunflower seed hummus and check out the below list.

    Jump to:
    • Flatbread
    • Crunchy snacks
    • Raw vegetable sticks
    • Veggie chips
    • Pasta chips
    • Fries
    • Fruits
    • Roasted veggies
    • Falafel
    • Chickpeas
    • Freshly chopped parsley
    • Toasted nuts
    • Pomegranate
    • Olives
    • Yogurt
    • Shawarma
    • Recipes using hummus

    Flatbread

    Since hummus is a Middle Eastern dish and is eaten widely throughout this region in countries Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey, the most popular type of bread they serve with hummus is pita bread. You can find similar substitutes from other cuisines that go great with hummus like any Greek flatbread, Mexican tortilla, Indian naan, or roti (chapati), zataar manakesh (see below photo), Armenian lavash, or even Italian focaccia.

    4 round flatbreads with dark brown herb sauce on a wooden board

    Crunchy snacks

    If you don’t have any type of flatbreads, you can dip rice crackers, tortilla chips, toasted bread, baguette, breadsticks, pretzels, bagel chips, pita chips, or any other types of chips. Basically, any crunchy bread that is hard enough to scoop up some hummus.

    Small glass bowl with hummus and crispy rectangular crackers are all around it

    Raw vegetable sticks

    Veggies and hummus are a match made in heaven. Any raw vegetables are fair game like carrot sticks, cucumber, kohlrabi (this is one of our favorite. Oh, so delicious…), celery, bell pepper, radishes, or snap peas. Even asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower if you pre-cook them.

    Hummus in a small brown bowl in the middle of a white plate with vegetables sticks all around it

    Veggie chips

    Have you heard of beetroot chips or kale chips? You can certainly make them at home, but there are many brands that sell them. Try these yummy lentil chips, these mixed root veggie chips (see below photo), or these kale chips. Have you seen these colorful veggie straws? Our kids love them too. These zucchini crisps would also be a unique addition to the mix.

    Orange and dark purple veggie chips on a wooden board

    Pasta chips

    Have you seen the latest craze over pasta chips? It has made everyone turn on their oven or air fryer to create crispy snacks out of any type of pasta. Cook, season and bake them away. Unflavored or flavored they could be the trendiest thing you can dip into hummus. See for yourself below.

    White plate full of crispy baked farfalle pasta

    Fries

    You cannot imagine how good it is to dip deep-fried or baked crispy sweet potato sticks into creamy hummus until you try it. Here again salty and sweet make a perfect couple. We also tried it with seasoned potato fries, but you can experiment with other “fries” as well like zucchini fries, carrot or other root veggie fries, polenta fries, even crispy tofu sticks.

    White plate with crispy sweet potato fries and two small glass of dipping sauce

    Fruits

    You would be surprised how hummus and fruits are such a tasty combination. Try dried dates, figs, apricots, or fresh apple, pear, strawberries. Fruit is not only great served with chocolate dessert hummus (see below picture). There is something decadent in pairing sweet and salty things, don’t you think?

    Roasted veggies

    If you are looking for new ways to eat hummus with. Try adding some roasted veggies on top like zucchini, eggplant, roasted asparagus, tomatoes, or mushrooms seasoned with Middle Eastern spice mixes like Za’atar, Ras el Hanout, or Baharat. For a really hot & spicy variation, add harissa paste.

    Falafel

    It is hard to say whether falafel or hummus is the most popular Middle Eastern recipe when it comes to using chickpeas as the main ingredient. The good news is that falafel is often served with hummus, so you can really load up on chickpeas if you pair up these two.

    A hand is holding two pita breads as a sandwich filled with dark brown falafel bowls, vibrant green ruffled lettuce and light brown thick sauce.

    Chickpeas

    If you don’t use up all your chickpeas to make hummus, the leftovers can be a good topping alternative. Even if you just add them unseasoned or get creative and roast them in the oven covered in Middle Eastern spice mixes like Za’atar, Ras el Hanout, or Baharat.

    Light brown hummus dip on a black plate topped with chickpeas, chopped parsley and red paprika powder. A hand is holding a flatbread and taking a dip.

    Freshly chopped parsley

    If you go to an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant you will see two very typical decorations on hummus: freshly chopped parsley and smoked sweet paprika powder. Look at this list of where to eat the best hummus around the world, most pictures show beautifully plated hummus with these toppings as well as cooked unseasoned chickpeas.

    Toasted nuts

    The most popular nuts in the Middle East are pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, and almonds. If you lightly toast them in a skillet oil-free, you give them a delicious flavor that goes perfectly with the creamy texture of hummus.

    Hummus on a black plate with toasted pine nuts and roasted mushrooms, chickpeas and freshly chopped parsley

    Pomegranate

    Pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses are also very typical ingredients in Middle Eastern cuisine. They are the main ingredient to Fesenjan, the Persian walnut pomegranate stew, but also part of a typical Mediterranean grazing board. Aren’t they perfect toppings on this roasted red hummus below?

    You have probably heard of Yotam Ottolenghi, the most popular chef creating delicious Middle Eastern dishes. He recommends eating hummus with pomegranate molasses and parsley salsa.

    Black board with plenty of bowls, fruits and vegetables like cucumber, dried apricot, pomegranate seeds, dates, orange hummus

    Olives

    If you love olives, you’ll love them with hummus as well. They are staples in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes. No wonder we added them to our hummus pizza.

    Hummus with olives on a white plate and many small white bowls are around with ingredients and spices.

    Yogurt

    Turkish yogurt is an essential part of their cuisine and as such, they are frequently used not only as a condiment but as a topping or ingredient. Try to top your hummus with olives and yogurt or even feta, and you’ll see that they complement each other perfectly.

    Shawarma

    Shawarma or gyro meat are two typical toppings as well if you were to create a complete main course instead of serving hummus as an appetizer. Let me show you a delicious meatless alternative. In the below photo you can see vegan gyros made from oyster mushrooms. It is incredibly flavorful and crispy.

    White serving bowl full of dark brown crispy shredded oyster mushrooms

    Recipes using hummus

    Do you have some leftover hummus and need some creative and easy recipes with hummus like sandwiches, wraps, salad bowls, pizza, pasta, or more?

    • Easy Veggie Hummus Quesadillas Without Cheese
    • Mediterranean Hummus Pizza
    • The Ultimate Falafel Platter with Hummus, Tahini, Tzatziki & More
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    1. Susan

      November 12, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      Wow! What a great collection! My favorite right now is Hummus with Falafel. Thanks for all these wonderful ideas.

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      • My Pure Plants

        November 12, 2019 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks for visiting. Hummus and Falafel go great together as well.

        Reply
    2. Natalie Tamara

      October 25, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Wow, who knew there were so many ways to eat hummus? I think I need to start at one and eat my way to 25 😉 Thanks for including my hummus tart x

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      • My Pure Plants

        October 25, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Right, who knew? I have already started going through the list with hummus pasta. It was so yummy! Your hummus tart is coming soon…

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    3. Dannii

      October 24, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      I love hummus and there is so much choice here. I can’t wait to try them all.

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      • My Pure Plants

        October 25, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Me too. Hummus seems to be more versatile that one might think.

        Reply

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