Low-calorie things to dip in hummus?

BohemianDestiny

I LOVE hummus. I don't know about you guys, but I think its amazing stuff. I just hate it that the only thing I can think of to dip in it is tortillas. While the hummus I buy (and I think hummus in general) is low calorie, tortillas are not, and I could go through three or four tortillas in a snacking session. What should I try to dip in my hummus that I can safely eat more of? Any suggestions?

denitraross

baby carrotts - it is great with hummus...or Christie Whole Wheat crackers - 13 crackers = 90 calories

lsmortenson

I also love hummus!! I really like to dip raw veggies in it, such as baby carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. Very low cal snack! I also really like to toast pita bread and dip that in it. An average pita has about 160 calories in it but I find it to be more filling than tortillas.

dmest

Not too different from tortillas but baked pita bread is good with it too.

significance

Carrots, celery, radish. If using broccoli, I prefer it blanched rather than entirely raw.
You can also use it as a spread on your lunch instead of using it as a dip.

Floricienta

baby carrots, celery, red peppers or you can slice whole pita bread and make "chips"

jujubean1992

raw veggies or low cal crackers!

tuffytuffy1

I prefer the super SUPER baby carrots, I think they are called petite carrots; and I also love carrot chips (crinkle cut carrots). Another good option is daikon radish slices, delicious! I get the radishes at my local Asian supermarket.

I also make my own homemade hummus and use just 1 can of chick peas (garbanzo beans); 1 tablespoon of tahini; juice of 1 lemon; and lots of garlic. I make this in my food processor, it takes a minute, and it has I believe 40 calories for 2 tablespoons. Yum!

therealangd

I dip veggies as well. Baby carrots, celery, grape tomatos, cucumber, green pepper, brocoli, cauliflower.

Take a pita bread, cut it into 8 wedges and then seperate the wedges. Sprinkle it with chili powder and cumin. Bake them for a few minutes. And dip those. Yumm.

You can also use hummus instead of mayonaise in sandwiches.

LOLmerrill

raw veggies. carrots, celery, broccoli, cucumber, jicama! Although I also do the simply naked pita chips with sea salt. so good!

cheshirechic

Endive, whole-wheat pita, Ak-mak crackers (I think this is what they're called), celery, broccoli, etc.

I love endive though. It's great with a roasted pepper and white bean dip, too!

magicmama

Suzie's quinoa/flax cakes ~ similar to rice cakes, but thin like crackers. 16 calories per cake. I spread them with hummus, guacamole, salsa ... all sorts of good stuff that just needs a vehicle to get from the dish to my tummy.

Tori_356

yeah I do veggies...had some earlier, yum...a healthy alternative to "ranch dips"

BohemianDestiny

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the responses. Can't believe I never thought of veggies before. Silly me.

I might just have to try making my own hummus. I love doing stuff like that. Thanks for sharing.

spiritcrusher

My finger works best.

hbunting86

Sugar snap peas are AMAZING... I really like carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red or yellow capsicum... all are LOVELY

skinnyhappy

Bell peppers! them. The red ones have an unreal amount of vitamin c in them, too

sbrown6

Red bell peppers, petite carrots, and stringless sugar snap peas. It's also good spread on a sandwich or wrap.

marie_2454

baby carrots! that's the only thing that i dip in humms and i've practically become addicted to them. I eat this almost every day for a snack. I eat athenos hummus and with carrots it's only 85 calories, but it still keeps me full until my next meal.

mead2006

i have used baby carrots and crackers like wheat thins i am so new to hummus though my sister introduced it to me hubby just suggested cucumber to me but love all the ideas

AndreaEllen

Raw zuccinni! Yellow squash, bell peppers, and special K cracker chips are all good!

badbcatha05

Raw green beans.

rlpa

I also like it on fruit. Apples and grapes are my favorite with hummus.

hmjohnson25

Cucumbers, mushrooms, and zucchini slices are good options.

lmhbuss

pretzels are my favorite. Veggies are also yummy.

zilfig64

Jimica - the best - especially with a little lime on it. Cut in sticks, or slice thina nd enjoy. Another trick - although it take some practice toget the consistency right is to slice jimica thin, and bake - they become like tortilla chips but very few calories

ChrisM8971

My finger works best.

+1

abble_pie

I would buy carrots that are cut into crinkle style chips, those are great in hummus. I also like thinly sliced red bell pepper.