Hummus Variations

[Cuilidh]

I got these ideas off the American site www.thevegietable.com

Artichoke Hummus
Add 1 c steamed artichoke hearts
 
Bean Hummus
Instead of chick peas, try using another kind of beans, like black beans or fava beans
 
Beet Hummus
Add 1 pound cooked beets
 
Curried Hummus
Add 1 T curry powder
 
Garlic Hummus
Double or even triple the amount of garlic
 
Green Onion Hummus
Add 3-4 green onions
 
Mexican Hummus
Add ¾ c fresh cilantro
Add 2 jalapeños, seeded
Replace lemon juice with lime juice
 
Olive Hummus
Add ½ c black or green olives
 
Pesto Hummus
Add 1 c packed fresh basil leaves
 
Red Pepper Hummus
Add two peeled, roasted red peppers

Pumpkin Hummus
Steam or roast 2 c pumpkin, then purée and use in place of chickpeas

Roasted Garlic Hummus
Sauté the minced garlic in a bit of oil before adding to hummus
 
Spinach Hummus
Add ½ c fresh spinach
 
Spinach & Feta Hummus
Add ½ c fresh spinach
Add 2-3 ounces feta cheese
 
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Add 2-3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes