Best Basic Hummus Recipe

I love hummus, and I believe everyone should have a delicious basic hummus recipe for a go-to. Hummus makes a great healthy after-school snack, party dip, or even use it instead of mayo on sandwiches and burgers. This basic recipe is great, but it also makes a perfect base for other flavored hummus, like roasted tomato or red pepper. I always keep some on hand for a go-to snack.

Hummus is a middle eastern dip or spread. That is made from chickpeas, olive oil, sesame(tahini), lemon, and garlic. It is very high in iron, vitamin c, protein, fiber, Omega-3, amino acids, and vitamin B6. Hummus is very good with fish, chicken, eggplant, pitas, and felafel, along with being a fantastic dip with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Hummus is also great on a diet because it makes you whole and keeps you filled for a long time. Just be careful if you buy it from the market instead of making it as store-bought packages can have 2-3x the calories for the home version, so make sure you read your label.

To make Red Pepper Hummus

Add in a 1/2 c roasted red peppers to the basic hummus mix

To make Greek Yogurt Hummus

Add 1/2 c plain Greek yogurt to the basic hummus mix

For Dun Dried Tomato Hummus

Add 4 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes in oil to the basic hummus mix

To make Spinach Hummus

Add 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped to basic hummus mix