14 Creative Hummus Recipes Made Without Chickpeas

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Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip. It’s usually made from a blend of chickpeas, tahini and other herbs. It has definitely become a staple in my household. But did you know that there are countless hummus variations? While traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, there are other possibilities for creating unique and flavorful variations using different ingredients. From black bean to avocado to beet hummus, the options are limitless when it comes to crafting your own personalized hummus dip.

Roasted Garlic Purple Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Garlic Purple Cauliflower Hummus by Gimme From Scratch
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This Roasted Garlic and Purple Cauliflower Hummus is a colorful twist on the classic dip. It’s just as easy to make and adds a whole new level of flavor and nutrients. Serve this creamy purple cauliflower recipe with easy homemade pita chips.

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White Bean Hummus with Za’atar and Sweet Paprika

White Bean Hummus with Za’atar and Sweet Paprika by The Forked Spoon
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White Bean Hummus Recipe with Za’atar and Sweet Paprika – a must-have, deliciously smooth and creamy, perfectly spiced variation of everyone’s favorite classic hummus recipe.

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Zucchini Hummus

Zucchini Hummus by Eating by Elaine
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Hummus without chickpeas?! It’s true! This easy Zucchini Hummus is made with a bit of tahini and a whole bunch of fresh veggies for the most delicious dip you’ll be eating all summer long!

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Red Kidney Bean Hummus

Red Kidney Bean Hummus by Ugly Duckling Bakery
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This Red Kidney Bean Hummus is a red kidney bean dip made in classic hummus style with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. It’s perfect as a dip or with Middle Eastern meals, and it’s even easier to make than classic hummus because there’s no peeling chickpeas.

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Butternut Squash Dip with Harissa

Butternut Squash Dip with Harissa by Wholehearted Eats
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Butternut Squash Dip is a festive bean-free dip made with roasted squash, tahini, and lightly spiced with harissa paste. Think of it as hummus minus the chickpeas, and a little bit sweet thanks to the squash.

It’s a great alternative to hummus for the holidays — perfect to add to your Thanksgiving or Holiday menu. Delicious served alongside raw or roasted veggies, bread and crackers, chips, or a cheeseboard, and with a beautiful golden colour.

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White Bean Buffalo Hummus

White Bean Buffalo Hummus by Toshi's Table
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This tasty White Bean Buffalo Hummus is quick and easy to make! It is the perfect snack to make on game day, especially for the super bowl! Serve it with fresh veggies, pita bread, pita chips or pretzels!

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Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus

Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus by Beyond Mere Sustenance
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Tortilla chips and salsa, hummus and pita chips, or Spicy Mexican Avocado Hummus? Ripe avocado and tahini cozy up with jalapeño, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and a combination of citrus juices. Whether you’ve planned a Mediterranean-style menu, or a Mexican-style menu, you’ll love this spicy hummus recipe with tortilla chips or pita, and it’s so easy to make!

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Roasted Beetroot Hummus

Roasted Beetroot Hummus by Through the Fibro Fog
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Love hummus but can’t tolerate chickpeas? Then this Beetroot Hummus without chickpeas is just for you! It is full of flavour from the roasted beets and the creamy tahini, and is so simple to make.

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Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

Black Eyed Pea Hummus by The VGN Way
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A twist on classic hummus, with lucky black-eyed peas in place of chickpeas. This smoky black-eyed pea hummus is a wonderful appetizer or snack that’s gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

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Chili Lime Sunflower Seed Dip

Chili Lime Sunflower Seed Dip by Life Around the Table
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Chili Lime Sunflower Seed Dip is creamy, tangy, fresh and flavorful. Sunflower Seed dip is made from wholesome ingredients including raw sunflower seeds, a whole large carrot, olive oil and fresh citrus juice.

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Almond Pulp Hummus

Almond Pulp Hummus by Eating by Elaine
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This easy Almond Pulp Hummus is the perfect way to use up leftover almond pulp from making a batch of almond milk. It has an amazing creamy texture and is full of flavor from tahini, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic. This recipe is also legume-free which some diets avoid. Best of all, it is so easy to make!

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Green Split Pea Hummus

Green Split Pea Hummus by Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas
Photo Credit: Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas

This easy Split Pea Hummus recipe is a delicious, creamy alternative to a classic hummus. With dried green peas as the base, it’s cheap to make, filled with nutrition and addictive to eat! Try out this green split pea recipe and watch as it becomes a staple in your house as sandwiches, dips and more.

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White Bean Hummus

White Bean Hummus by Dish 'N' The Kitchen
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This White Bean Hummus is all dressed up for the holidays. It’s loaded with dried cranberries, infused with garlic and rosemary olive oil, and topped with chopped pecans. A quick squeeze of orange juice lends a light sweet and sour effect.

Get the Recipe: White Bean Hummus

Creamy Dill Pickle Hummus

Creamy Dill Pickle Hummus by Sailor Bailey
Photo Credit: Sailor Bailey

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful recipe for Creamy Dill Pickle Hummus. This unconventional take on a beloved classic is bound to become a favorite. Ready in 15 minutes!

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I love to share recipes with real ingredients that are both sweet and savory (especially sweet:) My mission with Gimme From Scratch is to inspire you with recipes that will bring your families together in the kitchen. I'm introverted at heart but know how important socializing can be for maintaining good relationships, when writing not only am looking forward to sharing information - It's also building connections between readers who love good food as much as I do!

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