Hummus, a delicious dip consisting mainly of chickpeas and tahini, is a popular choice for eating with pita bread and vegetables. Classic hummus is pretty plain and doesn’t contain many spices, but it can serve as a great, neutral template to let your favorite spices shine. Try these spices in your next batch of hummus to make it taste even more delicious.
Sweet Paprika
Paprika is a nice addition to hummus, as it gives it a slightly sweet, tangy, and smoky flavor. This works especially great when dipping pita bread or cucumbers into the hummus, making the combination’s flavor a bit more exciting.
Garlic
While some base recipes for hummus include a little bit of garlic, we like to add a heavy dose sometimes to make a strong and powerful hummus that works great in small doses on pita bread and tomatoes. It’s surprisingly good and a little bit goes a long way.
Cumin
Cumin is an underrated spice that is used in Middle Eastern cooking and adding a little bit to your hummus recipe will result in a product with a nice, bitter spice taste that will complement its flavor but not overwhelm it.
