Hummus

missiontofitness
missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I learned today from my new food scale that hummus servings are much smaller than I thought they were. At least 25% smaller than what I usually throw into a bowl, haha.
Darn you hummus, and your deliciousness! Looks like I need to exercise more to eat my weight in you each day.

What is your favorite flavor of hummus? And, do you like to make your own at home?
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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,349 Member
    Pumpkin and harissa hummus is amazing :) I like it with pesto, too.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Pumpkin and harissa hummus is amazing :) I like it with pesto, too.

    Hold the phone, cool cat.
    Pesto is a good combo with hummus? Because if that's the case, I'm in heaven and need to try this asap.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,349 Member
    Pumpkin and harissa hummus is amazing :) I like it with pesto, too.

    Hold the phone, cool cat.
    Pesto is a good combo with hummus? Because if that's the case, I'm in heaven and need to try this asap.

    Oh, it's heaven on a stick! the tasty zing of the pesto with the creamy hummus... so flippin good. Try a red capsicum and pine nut pesto with it too. Om nom nom.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Black bean hummus has fewer calories and it can get pretty spicy. Authentic or not, it's way delicious!
  • BraveNewdGirl
    BraveNewdGirl Posts: 937 Member
    I use baby carrots as a vehicle to get Roasted Garlic Hummus into my mouth most days! I'm going to have to try some of the other flavours after reading this thread!
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Hummus mixed with roasted red pepper is divine. But even that doesn't compare to black bean or lentil hummus.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    jalapeno flavor from trader joes.

    and pine nut.

    and plain

    are my faves.
  • p0kers0ph
    p0kers0ph Posts: 250 Member
    I like beetroot hummus and butternut squash hummus, yum!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I like fresh hummus at Greek or Lebanese restaurants best...mmm. But mostly I eat/buy Aldi hummus, classic or garlic flavor. Love both! The roasted red pepper isn't bad either.

    I tried Sabra hummus and absolutely hated it. I couldn't finish the small container, even. I don't remember which variety I tried but I am always surprised to see it highly recommended by others. I think Athenos (?) is good, though.
  • bexcobham
    bexcobham Posts: 107
    It's easy to make your own too. You can reduce the oil in it and stick extra stuff in it. I love chickpeas though.
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    I like roasted garlic hummus and spinach artichoke hummus. Om nom nom.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    I learned today from my new food scale that hummus servings are much smaller than I thought they were. At least 25% smaller than what I usually throw into a bowl, haha.
    Darn you hummus, and your deliciousness! Looks like I need to exercise more to eat my weight in you each day.

    What is your favorite flavor of hummus? And, do you like to make your own at home?

    Storebought - 40 spices
    Home made - artichoke and also roasted red pepper. AND, those wrinkly black olives in the Italian stores....you cut them up and put in regular hummus....it's humanahumana good!
  • Kita328
    Kita328 Posts: 370 Member
    Black bean hummus has fewer calories and it can get pretty spicy. Authentic or not, it's way delicious!

    I need this in my belly now
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    Pumpkin and harissa hummus is amazing :) I like it with pesto, too.

    Hold the phone, cool cat.
    Pesto is a good combo with hummus? Because if that's the case, I'm in heaven and need to try this asap.

    Oh, it's heaven on a stick! the tasty zing of the pesto with the creamy hummus... so flippin good. Try a red capsicum and pine nut pesto with it too. Om nom nom.

    Oh HELL YEAH, pesto is good!!!!
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I like good old plain. My favorite way to eat it is to spread some on a whole wheat flat bread, add a buttload of raw spinach and cut up chicken breast and roll into a wrap.....nom nom nom. Panaera also has a power bowl (I assume for the paleo enthusiasts) with spinach, chicken and hummus and other veggies. That's good too.
  • xCylencex
    xCylencex Posts: 159 Member
    I like the spinach hummus, but lately I've taken a liking to Sabra's supremely spicy hummus. It's AMAZING on sandwiches. Nom nom.
  • akdetweiler
    akdetweiler Posts: 38 Member
    peanut butter hummus is amazing. i also make my own at home and drizzle it with olive oil and curry powder, now that I have started making my own, cannot even do store bought hummus any more....here is the recipe I use http://www.inspiredtaste.net/15938/easy-and-smooth-hummus-recipe/
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I love Fountain of Health brand hummus, especially the roasted garlic flavor. I used to eat Sabra brand until I found Fountain Of Health, which I think tastes a little fresher and I like that it uses olive oil and not just soybean oil like Sabra.

    But now I usually make my own. Store brought hummus is just outrageously priced and it's so simple to make.
  • happysquidmuffin
    happysquidmuffin Posts: 651 Member
    I like fresh hummus at Greek or Lebanese restaurants best...mmm. But mostly I eat/buy Aldi hummus, classic or garlic flavor. Love both! The roasted red pepper isn't bad either.

    I tried Sabra hummus and absolutely hated it. I couldn't finish the small container, even. I don't remember which variety I tried but I am always surprised to see it highly recommended by others. I think Athenos (?) is good, though.

    I second that, Sabra is gross and watery, really weak. Athenos is alot thicker and has decent flavor, especially the Roasted Garlic flavor. I haven't tried any other brands or homemade, but this thread is making me hungry!
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I've been known to paint my face with hummus I love it so much.
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    edamame or garlic artichoke
  • fitforchocolate
    fitforchocolate Posts: 6 Member
    Spicy lentil hummus and Trader Joe's Cilantro and Jalapeno hummus are my favorites so far.
  • aalbert_82
    aalbert_82 Posts: 95 Member
    I make my own with sesame oil instead of tahini, and lots of lemon. Love it!
  • keepongoingnmw
    keepongoingnmw Posts: 371 Member
    Are you guys making the red lentil hummus? I have a giant costco bag of red lentils I need to use up. Any recipes?
  • 38laura40
    38laura40 Posts: 62 Member
    7 tons of hummus recalled for possible listeria contamination
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,349 Member
    7 tons of hummus recalled for possible listeria contamination

    Brand? Source? Geographical location?
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    7 tons of hummus recalled for possible listeria contamination

    Brand? Source? Geographical location?

    Just saw a news story on this, it is the Archer Farms brand sold at Target and some sort of dip that is sold at Trader Joes
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,349 Member
    7 tons of hummus recalled for possible listeria contamination

    Brand? Source? Geographical location?

    Just saw a news story on this, it is the Archer Farms brand sold at Target and some sort of dip that is sold at Trader Joes

    Ah, cool. Other side of the globe, then, I'm safe!
  • ajff
    ajff Posts: 986 Member
    My favorites are Athenos Original (just the right amount of garlic so I am NOT offensive) and HyVee (midwest chain) store brand -- all flavors I've tried have been wonderful. Also Earl's cucumber dill is nice.

    TOTALLY with you on how the amount that you THINK is 1 serving is actually 2! Darn dense food!
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    I like the spinach hummus, but lately I've taken a liking to Sabra's supremely spicy hummus. It's AMAZING on sandwiches. Nom nom.

    Sabra's spicy hummus is my favorite! So expensive, but worth the extra splurge every now and then, haha.

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