How to eat hummus

Are you wondering how to eat hummus? Make a hummus platter with crudités, smoked fish, olives, and much more!

Course Appetizer, Appetizer-snack

Cuisine Greek, Lebanese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Servings

Calories 179kcal

pita bread
pita chips
crackers almond crackers, sesame crackers, rice crackers, lentil crackers, Spanish tortas, etc
chips tortilla, salt and pepper, salt and vinegar, etc

Divide the hummus into 2-3 small bowls and place on a large serving platter.
Add some cubed fried bacon to each hummus bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.
Arrange the hummus bowls, surrounded with vegetables, crackers, smoked fish, bowls of salads, pitas, cauliflower florets, olives, meatballs, etc.
Enjoy!

How to Serve Hummus

Serve with fresh vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, radishes, snap peas, cauliflower, broccoli.
Add breads for dipping: warm Greek pita, pita chips, crostini, crackers, Greek rusks.
Top with olive oil, smoked paprika, za’atar, roasted peppers, chili flakes, or toasted pine nuts.
For a fun variation, mix in diced smoked bacon, roasted peppers, or a swirl of harissa.

Build a Hummus Platter

Use two bowls: one classic, one flavored.
Add olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cubes, pickles, or capers.
Include proteins like smoked trout, anchovies, falafel, or small Greek meatballs.

Other Ways to Use Hummus

Spread on pita sandwiches with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta.
Make hummus bowls with rice or orzo, grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and pita.
Use as a creamy base under roasted vegetables (like briam) or grilled meats.
Swap for mayo or whipped feta in sandwiches for a healthier spread.

Great Greek Pairings

Serve alongside Greek salad, dolmadakia, spanakopita, tiropitakia, gigantes beans, crispy potatoes, or grilled fish, chicken, or steak.

The nutritional analysis is only an estimate based on available ingredients and the recipe’s preparation.