When you’re in a rush to put together an appetizer, store-bought hummus can be a lifesaver. With so many excellent new brands available, some of which are almost as good as homemade or restaurant-quality, you can easily elevate your hummus with just one extra ingredient. Here are 10 simple ideas to take your hummus from good to gourmet:
1. Toasted pine nuts: Add a nice crunch by sprinkling buttery pine nuts, toasted on the stovetop, over your hummus.
2. Ground beef: Turn your hummus into a meal by spooning cooked ground beef over it, topped with chopped parsley.
3. Chopped pickles: Create your own Dill Pickle Hummus by mixing chopped pickles into store-bought hummus, along with some pickle brine and fresh dill.
4. Preserved lemon: Chop up preserved lemons to infuse briny, salty, and tangy flavors into your hummus.
5. Everything bagel seasoning: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over your hummus for a breakfast-inspired twist, and top with a poached egg and fresh cucumber.
6. Gochujang: Swirl Korean red chile paste into your hummus for extra layers of umami, spice, and sweetness.
7. High-quality olive oil: Elevate your hummus with premium extra-virgin olive oil by drizzling it in the center of your hummus.
8. Chili crisp: Add a luscious texture and crunch to your hummus with chili crisp, featuring toasted chiles, garlic, and peppercorns.
9. Leftover snacks: Sprinkle the remaining crumbs of your favorite crunchy snacks over hummus for a flavorful twist.
10. Baba ganoush: Pair your hummus with baba ganoush for a delicious addition to a mezze platter.
With these easy ideas, you can add a special touch to your hummus and impress your guests with gourmet flavors.
Combine baba ganoush and hummus instead of keeping the leftovers separate for a delicious hybrid hummus creation, as recommended by Lucy Simon, special projects editor. Lucy recalls how her mother used to mix the roasted eggplant dip into a container of hummus during her childhood. Check out the full article on Food & Wine for more details.
