These ideas for hummus toppings will make your hummus hearty enough to be a quick and easy dinner! Feta cheese, marinated artichokes, and roasted tomatoes are just a few ideas for elevating your hummus to the next level.
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When I was in college I got invited to a dip party. I don't know why I've never been to such a thing before or since, but it was kind of the greatest thing ever. Everyone brought their favorite dip and dipper which resulted in a super snacky evening of trying everyone's masterpieces.
I've decided ever since that dip can definitely be dinner. One of my favorite dip dinners when I was on an elimination diet was butternut squash and sage pesto on crackers. I also ate a lot of hummus in those days, fancied up with as many toppings as possible.
Hummus topping ideas
In some parts of the world hummus is most often found with raw toppings, while in others they tend to choose cooked toppings. I've included lists of both, and feel free to mix and match to suit your tastes!
Whatever you choose, I recommend enjoying your hummus with warm pita bread, fresh pita chips, crunchy veggies, or slices of toasted baguette.
Raw hummus topping ideas
- Olive oil
- Herbs (parsley, mint, dill, oregano)
- Feta
- Goat cheese
- Olives
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Thinly sliced red onions
- Marinated artichokes
- Giardiniera
- Tomatoes
- Microgreens
- Seeds (sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, chia seeds, etc.)
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Capers
- Pomegranate seeds
- Spices (everything bagel seasoning, za'atar, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes)
- Jalapeno
- Lemon slices
Cooked hummus topping ideas
- Garlic and balsamic grape tomatoes
- Pearl onions
- Caramelized onions
- Roasted red peppers
- Radishes
- Roasted garlic
- Roasted chickpeas
- Roasted vegetables
- Toasted pine nuts or pistachios
Top tips
Start with high quality hummus
Whether you're making your own or buying it at the store, hummus can vary quite a bit based on quality. Take the time to find your favorite and stick with it. When choosing store bought, I love Sabra hummus, especially the roasted pine nut variety.
Drizzle good olive oil
The fat and flavor of good quality olive oil really enhances the flavor of the hummus, so don't skip this part. I like to drizzle directly on the hummus before adding toppings, but either at the start of the end would be fine.
Add larger toppings first
If you have a number of toppings you'll be adding, arrange the larger ones first to make sure they don't cover up the other tasty toppings you've chosen.
Herbs go last
If adding fresh herbs (and you should be), toss those on last. That way they won't get lost in the other ingredients, and they look so pretty on top! If you're not adding herbs, cheese or small nuts would go last.
FAQ
Hummus is a creamy dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It originally comes from the Middle East, and is a staple in many vegetarian diets.
Removing the skins of the chickpeas will give you the creamiest hummus. There are several ways to do this, but I like to just pinch each chickpea between my thumb and pointer finger and allow it to slip out of the skin.
I also recommend saving the chickpea liquid when draining your can of beans. This can be used to thin out your hummus and gives it a beautiful, creamy texture.
Yes, chickpeas and garbanzo beans are two names for the same thing and they can be used interchangeably.
My basic hummus recipe is the perfect base for experimenting with hummus toppings, but my beetroot hummus has recently become my favorite hummus recipe! Beet hummus is also a tasty base for toppings, and looks so pretty!
Hummus recipes
- Basic Hummus
- Beetroot Hummus
- Hummus Sandwich
- Cheesy Hummus and Veggie Panini
- Hummus Bowl
- High Protein Vegan Salad with Hummus
If you make this recipe, be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!
Recipe
Hummus with Toppings
Ingredients
Hummus
- 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved, and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- Lemon slices
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Feta cheese
- Goat cheese
- Garlic and balsamic tomatoes
- Chopped fresh herbs , such as parsley, mint, dill, or oregano
- Olive oil
- Olives
- Radishes, raw or cooked
- Onions, raw, cooked, or caramelized
- Roasted red peppers
- Roasted garlic
- Roasted chickpeas
- Roasted vegetables
- Toasted nuts, pine nuts or pistachios
- Giardiniera
- Fresh tomatoes
- Microgreens
- Seeds, sunflower, hemp hearts, chia seeds, etc.
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Capers
- Pomegranate seeds
- Sliced jalapeno
Instructions
- Peel the chickpeas by pinching them between your finger and thumb. The skin should slide right off, Discard the skins and place peeled chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth. If you would like a thinner, creamier hummus, add the reserved chickpea liquid a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Spread hummus on a plate and top with optional toppings. Serve with baked pita chips.
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