14 Irresistible Hummus Recipes That Beat Store-Bought Spreads Keep a tub of hummus in your fridge and never be without a satisfying snack. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 20, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Quick, easy, and endlessly versatile, hummus is a particularly satisfying staple to have on hand. Chickpeas — or sometimes other legumes such as lentils or lima beans — are blended smooth to make dips and spreads that work as appetizers, part of a meze platter, or even a main course such as our recipe for a Chicken Hummus Bowl. From classic preparations that are not much more than chickpeas and tahini to fun variations with additions like roasted tomatoes or caramelized onions, there are lots of ways to make and love hummus. Here are some of our favorites. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 14 Roasted Carrots with Hummus and Salsa Macha Food & Wine / Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Julian Hensarling Make your own hummus and salsa macha or use store-bought to put together this hearty appetizer or side featuring sweet caramelized carrots. Scoop it up with toasted naan, pita, or crusty bread. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 14 5-Minute Hummus with Quick Tahini Sauce Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Made from pantry staples in just a few minutes, there's no reason not to regularly keep this tasty hummus on hand for all manner of snacking. It's a great base for mix-ins like crunchy toasted nuts or briny chopped olives. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 14 Chicken Hummus Bowl Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle A container of your favorite store-bought hummus is the base of this dinner bowl from F&W recipe developer Julia Levy, which is topped with seasoned chicken thighs, fresh veggies, feta cheese, and an herbaceous zhoug sauce. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 14 Hummus Masabacha with Paprika and Whole Chickpeas Amit Geron "Hummus is the hardest thing to get right," says legendary hummus maker Mike Solomonov. "It has to be rich, creamy, and mildly nutty." His key to achieving a luxuriously smooth texture is soaking the dried chickpeas overnight with baking soda to soften them before cooking. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 14 Roasted Tomato-Basil Hummus Sarah Bolla Roasted Roma tomatoes and a generous handful of fresh basil impart standard hummus with the familiar flavors of classic pizza sauce. Use it as a jazzed-up dip or delicious spread for a fun riff on flatbread pizza. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 14 Avocado-Hummus Dip Christina Holmes No need to choose between hummus and guacamole when you can make this mash-up of the two. It's super versatile — enjoy it with your favorite crackers or chips, veggies, or as a sandwich spread. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 14 Hummus with Tahini and Spicy Chickpeas Christina Holmes An unusually generous amount of tahini distinguishes Israeli hummus from that of other Middle Eastern countries. Michael Solomonov tops his with warm chickpeas fried in a garlicky blend of onion, chiles, and spices. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 14 Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion Hummus Kristen Stevens Adding golden caramelized onions and a head of roasted garlic to basic hummus delivers deep, complex flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your liking. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 14 Hummus with Whole Wheat Flatbreads Con Poulos Icon and pioneering chef Alice Waters gives her hummus an extra pop of brightness by adding a bit of chopped preserved lemon rind into the mix. It's delicious with or without the homemade flatbreads that cook up on the stovetop. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 14 Easy Hummus with Tahini Tina Rupp Make this sublime chickpea hummus in 20 minutes with a food processor, refrigerate for up to five days, and serve with pita chips or crudités. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 14 Green Lentil Hummus Marie Hennechart Istanbul chef Mehmet Gürs puts his own spin on this beloved dip by swapping in earthy green lentils for chickpeas, while keeping classic tahini for its nutty richness. He often seasons his hummus with warm spices such as cinnamon; here, he uses cumin. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 14 Pumpkin Hummus Christina Holmes This effortless dip comes together from canned pumpkin and chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne, plus salt and pepper. Serve with pita chips or crudités. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 14 Hummus and Salad Pizza Con Poulos So easy, so delicious: Use store-bought pizza dough and prepared hummus to make this salad-pizza mashup. Spread hummus on the baked crust, then top with a very green blend of mesclun with parsley, mint, pea shoots, and lemon juice plus shredded ricotta salata. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 14 Lima Bean Hummus Todd Porter & Diane Cu Swap in buttery lima beans for the usual chickpeas to make this smooth and creamy dip. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Recipes Appetizers Dips & Spreads Hummus Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit