I’ve always been a fan of hummus, which in my opinion is the perfect condiment, considering the endless ways to use hummus in any kind of meal you can think of. Okay, I haven’t delved into making hummus ice cream or anything crazy like that, but I will say I’ve given this multipurpose food quite a run for its money in my kitchen! Check out these creative, yet simple ways to use hummus that I love. I’ve found most of them online throughout the years and love making spin off recipes of these in my own kitchen, so feel free to elaborate on these ideas based on your preferences. If you have one you’d like to share, be sure to do so in the comments section below!
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Ingredients:
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons roasted red pepper hummus
Directions:
Put egg, egg whites, broccoli, and carrots (or other veggies) in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes. Stir and cook a few more seconds, if needed. Mix in hummus and serve.
Source: shape.com
Ingredients:
8 oz. brown rice spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-6 oz can boneless wild Alaskan salmon
2/3 cup prepared roasted red pepper hummus (or make your own!)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Bring 6 cups of water to boil in a large pot. Cook pasta on high heat for 12 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
In the same pot, sauté chopped tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add cooked pasta, salmon and hummus and stir until fully combined. Serve with extra hummus if desired.
Source: livelaugheat.com
Ingredients:
1 cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1/2 apple, chopped
2 tablespoons slivered almonds (or chopped walnuts)
1 tablespoon chopped onions
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
1 squeeze lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons hummus
Lettuce
Additional vegetables (optional)
Directions:
Mix everything but the last two ingredients together.
Serve mixture in a lettuce leaf wrap-style or as salad atop lettuce with your favorite vegetables.
Source: shape.com
**Ingredients: **
For the bowl:
5 big handfuls of kale (it will shrink once cooked)
1 large red bell pepper
1 avocado
1 large carrot
a handful of pumpkin seeds
a large dollop of hummus
For the dressing:
2 tbsp. of water
1 tsp. of hummus
1 tsp. almond butter
1 tsp. of manuka honey/or pure maple syrup
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. tahini
dash of salt
Directions:
Simply tear up the kale leaves into bite sized pieces, then drizzle with olive oil and salt and roast for 5-10 minutes at 180C, until the leaves are ever so slightly crispy but not burnt.
While the kale cooks peel and grate the carrot and chop both the red pepper and the avocado into small cubes, discarding their respective stones and seeds.
Next make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a mug and whisking with a fork until smooth.
Once the kale is cooked assemble all the ingredients into a bowl, drizzle the dressing evenly, sprinkle a handful of pumpkin seeds and a little salt and then enjoy!
Source: deliciouslyella.com
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame-seed paste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
12 (1-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread
2 cups shredded Bibb lettuce
8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion
1 cup (1/8-inch-thick) slices cucumber
4 cups alfalfa sprouts (4 ounces)
Directions:
Combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
Spread 2 tablespoons hummus over 1 bread slice; top with 1/2 cup lettuce, 2 tomato slices, 1 onion slice, 1 bread slice, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 cup sprouts, and 1 bread slice.
Cut sandwich diagonally into quarters; secure with wooden picks. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
Source: myrecipes.com
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Ingredients:
1/4 yellow squash, cut lengthwise
1/4 green zucchini, cut lengthwise
1/2 red bell pepper
4 asparagus tips
1 6-inch whole-wheat pita
2 tablespoons Mediterranean hummus (check the ingredients for paprika and olive oil which add flavor)
Directions:
Grilled veggies or roast in a 350-degree oven (place on a foil-lined pan and mist with olive-oil cooking spray) for 30 minutes, or until slightly brown. Slice veggies into desired-size pieces. Cover pita with hummus and top with veggies.
Source: shape.com
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup Eat Well Enjoy Life Wasabi Edamame Hummus (or your favorite flavor)
2 to 3 tablespoons plain 0% or 1% Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
4 pieces (5 ounces each) firm white fish, such as tilapia or halibut
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 soft whole-wheat or multigrain taco shells
Fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Stir together hummus, Greek yogurt, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Add cabbage and let stand 15 minutes.
Sprinkle fish fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dredge fish in panko, turning to coat evenly. Heat oil in a heavy, large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook until golden brown and opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
Meanwhile warm taco shells in a toaster oven. Top each taco with fish and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Spoon hummus slaw over fish and serve.
Source: shape.com
Now, I want to hear from you! If you love hummus, tell me how you like to eat it! Share your ideas if you have any recipes too. I’m always looking for ways to enjoy my favorite condiment!
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