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5 Easy Hummus Recipes That'll Totally Up Your Game

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We eat hummus on the reg. But these days, the plain old chickpea version leaves something to be desired. So here's our solution: Whip up one of these five easy hummus recipes. The trick is to add in some totally unexpected ingredients (sweet potatoes, anyone?). Time to break out the pita chips and veggies.

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avocado hummus recipe
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Spicy Avocado Hummus

If guacamole and hummus had a very delicious baby.

beet hummus recipe
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Beet Hummus

How could you resist a color like that?

edamame hummus recipe
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Edamame Hummus

It's not easy being green...unless you're hummus.

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sweet potato hummus recipe
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Sweet Potato Hummus

Our favorite orange vegetable has a way of elevating everything.


black bean hummus recipe
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Black Bean Hummus

A little spicy, a little savory and surprisingly easy to make.



erin jeanne mcdowell

Freelance Food Editor

Erin Jeanne McDowell is a recipe developer, food stylist and author of multiple cookbooks, including The Fearless Baker, which was named one of the Best Baking Books of 2017 by...