11 Ways to Eat Hummus, Because the Obsession Is Real

Updated on May 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Raise your hand if you're completely, ridiculously, can't-live-without-it obsessed with hummus. . . . Still with me? Thought so. Dippable, versatile, and pretty darn good for you, this bean dip is a fridge staple for good reason. Here are 11 ways, both classic and creative, to sneak even more hummus into your life.

At mealtime:

In a wrap or sandwich instead of mayonnaise, aioli, or other spreads.
Topped with spiced ground beef and pine nuts. (This might sound a bit odd, but it's actually a traditional Lebanese mezze and delicious.)
Spread thick on toast and topped with pickled veggies for a light lunch.
As the star of a bagel sandwich (either close- or open-face); we're partial to the combination of a whole-wheat bagel with spicy hummus, sliced cucumbers, and sun-dried tomatoes, but you do you.

As a snack:

Top crostini with sun-dried tomatoes and pea shoots, or put the same toppings on one big piece of toast.
Paired with something carb-y (pita cut into triangles, pita chips, pretzels), straight from the tub.
Straight from the tub on a spoon. (Obvious, but not to be overlooked.)

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Dressed up for a party:

As part of a homemade mezze platter (include as many or as few of the components as you feel like).
Served in individual crudité and hummus shots. This presentation looks luxe and means that you and your guests can double-dip to your hearts' content.
As the base of a Mediterranean spin on seven-layer dip.
Spread on cucumber slices and topped with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan for a cute hors d'oeuvre.