Looking for hummus variation recipes

[amysueheck]

I'm looking to make a different flavor besides basic or roasted red pepper hummus. Any ideas out there?

 

[roadfix]

I like Trader Joe's Jalapeno and Cilantro Hummus.

 

[Janet H]

Kalamata olives are great in hummus.

You might try adding a handful of fresh parsley. Makes the hummus green and adds a nice fresh flavor.

 

[amysueheck]

Yum, that sounds like a great combo...maybe with lime instead of lemon. Thanks!

 

[amysueheck]

That would probably work in both the basic AND red pepper. That's a definite try!

 

[creative]

Sun blushed tomatoes blitzed into the hummus are great....or pesto (either basil based or the red version) - maybe with some mayo or creme fraiche/sour cream.

 

[Andy M.]

I do kalamata olive hummus often. The olives really add a great flavor.

Also, consider roasted garlic as an add-in.

 

[ShellyCooks]

I like the idea of adding Kalamata olives. I often add a spoon of almond butter or peanut butter. I'm going to make some right now! Yum!

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Kalamata fan here, too! I also like another Trader Joe's version (no longer available, IIRC) that had a squeeze of lemon juice and some lemon zest.

Haven't had a chance to try any of these yet, but Serious Eats has a long list of variations. Maybe you'll see something that tickles your taste buds:
15 Easy Hummus Variations

 

[amysueheck]

Hummus

Thanks everyone! Sounds like kalamata olive is a fan favorite here. I'll give it a try.

 

[Zereh]

You could also break away from using the typical chickpeas and use white beans (with garlic, yumm!) or black beans (cilantro w/lemon juice).

 

[amysueheck]

You could also break away from using the typical chickpeas and use white beans (with garlic, yumm!) or black beans (cilantro w/lemon juice).

Now that sounds good too. Does tahini get added to the black bean version?

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Z, your suggestion reminded me of something I saved from my old copy of Cooking Light. I found it online, Lots and LOTS of different "hummus" recipes. Black Bean, Black-Eyed Peas, Carrot! amysue, there are at least a dozen different recipes at this link - enjoy!

Hummus Recipes

 

[larry_stewart]

A year or two back I found this Hummus pic. I haven't served it like this yet, but its on my " to do" list.

Its in the same lie as the Kalamata Olives.

 

[CWS4322]

We have had a number of threads on hummus. Did you do a search??

 

[amysueheck]

I did do a search on the forum and what pulled up wasn't for hummus, but a lot of different threads on all kinds of topics. Maybe I'm not searching correctly. I'm new to the site and still learning my way around.

 

[CWS4322]

Sorry--I don't have time to hunt for the threads. I make hummus all the time....but I don't use a recipe--I just use what I have--roasted red peppers, garlic, a bit of sesame oil, chives, cilantro.

 

[amysueheck]

Sorry--I don't have time to hunt for the threads. I make hummus all the time....but I don't use a recipe--I just use what I have--roasted red peppers, garlic, a bit of sesame oil, chives, cilantro.

While playing around some more on here I did see that I was able to pull up those hummus discussions by searching under POSTS instead of THREADS. Learn something new every day.

I like the idea of sesame oil...and that just got me thinking about flavored olive oils which would probably work well.

 

[CWS4322]

Harissa EVOO is amazing when added to hummus. As is cayenne EVOO. Using black chick peas instead of blond is also a great way to make hummus. Fresh lime juice instead of lemon, tangerine or orange juice. The options are endless.

 

[tenspeed]

Here's a link to a white cannellini bean dip that I've made a few times:

White Bean Dip with Pita Chips Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis : Food Network

My wife really likes it as well. Baked pita wedges keeps it on the healthier side.