13 Easy and Healthy Recipes With Hummus

Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Photo: France C

If you're just using hummus for dipping purposes, you're missing out on one of the most versatile ingredients your refrigerator has to offer. Make the most out of a container of store-bought hummus with one of these delicious ideas. Spread it over naan or pita bread for a protein-packed "pizza" (this fun Chicken Alfredo Pita Pizza is easy to assemble and even easier to eat), mix it into your next tuna salad (try this Mayo-Free Tuna Sandwich Filling), or even stir it into soup (you can make this vegan Minestra in your Instant Pot). No matter what you're looking for, you'll find a new favorite protein-packed snack in this collection of recipes with hummus.

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Arugula and Hummus Mini Pizzas

Arugula and Hummus Mini Pizzas
Kim's Cooking Now

This light and healthy "pizza" is topped with hummus, dates, pumpkin seeds, and balsamic vinegar. Though the recipe calls for naan, you can use pita bread if that's what you have on hand.

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Hummus Pizza

Hummus Pizza

Spread hummus over refrigerated pizza dough and sprinkle with veggies for an easy and healthy meal. You can get as creative as you want with the toppings.

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad
France C

"Have to say that I like this Mediterranean version of tuna salad better than normal mayo/prepared mustard version," says recipe creator Beth B. - South Carolina. "Spread into pita bread or on sandwich bread and enjoy."

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Hummus Casserole

Hummus Casserole
Monica

"For this delicious dish, we layer a little hummus on the bottom of a casserole dish, then add the pita pieces, then the rest of the hummus with toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, and parsley," says recipe creator IMANKAY.

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Mayo-Free Tuna Sandwich Filling

Mayo-Free Tuna Sandwich Filling
pomplemousse

This healthier alternative to the traditional mayo-packed tuna sandwich, seasoned with fresh oregano and fresh rosemary, is topped with red onions and green chile peppers.

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Greek Layer Dip

Greek Layer Dip
linda2d

This healthy, colorful Greek dip has five delicious layers: hummus, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Enjoy with crackers or pita chips.

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Chicken Alfredo Pita Pizza

Chicken Alfredo Pita Pizza
RAShane

This creative pita pizza is topped with jarred Alfredo sauce, hummus, basil pesto, spinach, artichoke hearts, frozen chicken tenders, and three kinds of cheese.

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Hummus Chicken

Hummus Chicken
Gina Marie Rivera

"This is a fast, delicious weeknight dinner," according to DiGiovine. "Use any flavor of hummus that you prefer, but spicy works well for me."

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Traditional Gyros

homemade gyros
Kim's Cooking Now

Make restaurant-worthy gyros in the comfort of your own home with this fantastic recipe. "TOO good," raves reviewer Marjorie Van Anda. "Now my family wants them once a week."

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Greek-Inspired Snack Board

Greek-Inspired Snack Board
Soup Loving Nicole

A container of store-bought hummus is the perfect addition to this Greek-inspired snack board. This is a "super game day spread your guests are not likely to forget," says recipe creator Soup Loving Nicole.

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Instant Pot Buckwheat Minestra

Buckwheat Minestra
Buckwheat Queen

"This is a vegan soup that I make at least 3 times a month," says recipe creator Buckwheat Queen. "We love it that much. It makes a large quantity. I usually freeze half. During fall and winter, I use pumpkin or butternut squash."

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Chickpea Burger

Chickpea Burger
Photo by Buckwheat Queen.

You only need four ingredients to make this protein-packed vegan burger patty: chickpeas (garbanzo beans), oats, hummus, and creamy peanut butter.

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Red Pepper Hummus Salad Dressing

Red Pepper Hummus Salad Dressing
Soup Loving Nicole

Use hummus to make a delicious and nutritious salad dressing. This one is made with store-bought red pepper hummus, low-fat milk, and a packet of dry ranch dressing mix.

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