Wondering what to eat with hummus? Check out our delicious hummus platter and list of the best things to pair with hummus. You will love our selection of low carb hummus dipper ideas!
You don't have to go out to get a great hummus platter. Make this one at home and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal! Hummus makes a great high protein meatless meal loaded with delicious Mediterranean flavor.
What to eat with hummus?
Whether you are buying hummus or making it yourself, the big question is "what do you eat with hummus? Let's check it out!
Roasted and Grilled Veggies:
Roasted and grilled veggies are so easy and so delicious with hummus. Spread a bit of hummus on and enjoy! You will love how grilling brings out the flavor of vegetables- and it's so easy to do. Clean your veggies then coat with olive oil before roasting or grilling to make cooking easier. Check out our veggie recipes:
Olives:
You will want to add a few olives to your hummus platter for a genuine Mediterranean flavor. If you have high blood pressure, be sure to limit your intake of olives as they are high in sodium. A good way to prevent excessive intake is to treat olives as a garnish rather than the main hummus dipper. Olives and marinated feta is another delicious option!
Fresh Sliced Veggies:
Sliced fresh veggies make the perfect hummus dippers! Think cucumbers, snow peas, peppers, carrots. You may also enjoy celery sticks, cherry tomatoes and few sliced mushrooms to round out your selections.
Low Carb Crackers, Pita Bread:
There are so many low carb cracker options available! Look for crackers made with almond flour, cheese, cauliflower, flaxseed, etc. Many recipes are available for low carb crackers if you are unable to find these at your local grocery.
Sliced grilled chicken:
Dunk your chicken tenders in hummus! Check out our chicken tender recipes:
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Main ingredients for hummus recipe:
- Chickpeas- canned chickpeas, drained
- Lemon Juice
- Tahini- this is a paste made from sesame seeds that gives hummus it's distinctive flavor.
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Seasonings
How to make basic hummus:
- Start by adding ingredients to the bowl of food processor and process until smooth- adding water as needed to desired consistency.
- Spoon hummus into serving dish and add desired dippers such as veggies, crackers, etc.
Expert Tips:
- Use a food processor for best results.
- Taste the hummus after processing for seasoning adjustments as needed.
- Add water to desired consistency.
RELATED RECIPES:
- Low Carb Mediterranean Chicken
- Layered Mediterranean Salad in a Mason Jar
- Healthy Marinated Greek Chicken
Frequently asked questions
Our favorite ways to eat hummus include with fresh or roasted veggies, with low carb crackers and as a spread on low carb wraps.
It's your choice! Cold hummus is a refreshing dip in warm weather while warmed hummus helps the flavors shine through.
¼ of this recipe provides about 16gm carb.
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Hummus and Veggie Platter-What to eat with Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt as desired about ⅓-1/2 teaspoon
- 1-3 Tablespoon water
- 2 tomatoes , diced
- 1 cucumber , diced
- ½ cup black olives
- 1 Pita bread , warmed and cut in wedges
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas and allow to drain.
- In food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, cumin, tahini, garlic and olive oil.
- Process until smooth adding water as needed. Add salt to taste.
- Garnish hummus with olive oil if desired.
- Serve with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and pita bread.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use a food processor for best results.
- Taste the hummus after processing for seasoning adjustments as needed.
- Add water to desired consistency.
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