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Recipes created by Emily Malone
The world's most versatile dip now comes in dozens of flavors, from artichoke to chocolate. Here are our favorite new varieties, plus five-minute recipes to make your own.Athenos Cucumber Dill Hummus
Fragrant dill makes this Hummus a natural accompaniment to smoked salmon, cucumber crudités, or rye bread.
$3; supermarkets
Do It Yourself:
Leave out the water when making the classic recipe and add ½ peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber and ½ cup fresh dill (or 1 Tbsp. dried).
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Photo: Lara Robby/Studio DGood Neighbors Simply Zero No Fat Hummus
With just simple ingredients-like chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and salt-this hummus has only 30 calories per serving and can take the place of mayonnaise on a sandwich.
$4; supermarkets
Do It Yourself:
Leave out the tahini and olive oil from the classic recipe, and use a total of 3 Tbsp. each water and lemon juice and an extra ¼ tsp. salt (½ tsp. total).
Photo: Lara Robby/Studio D
Crazy Camel Chocolate Mousse Hummus
This unusual combination-chickpeas pureed with sugar and cocoa powder-is surprisingly delicious. Serve it for dessert with fruit slices, cookies, or pretzels.
Use code OMAG to buy a variety of seven tubs for $25; desserthummus.com
Do It Yourself:
Leave out the tahini, garlic, and lemon juice from the classic recipe. Add 1 Tbsp. honey, 4 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 5 Tbsp. sugar, 3 Tbsp. water total, and an extra ¼ tsp. salt (½ tsp. total).
Photo: Lara Robby/Studio DTrader Joe's Guacamole Hummus
This mash-up combines the best of both dips-chickpeas add protein, while the avocado, lime, and cilantro contribute fresh, vibrant flavors.
$3; Trader Joe's
Do It Yourself:
Leave out the tahini and lemon juice from the classic recipe, and use only 1 Tbsp. each olive oil and water. Add 1 medium peeled and pitted avocado, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, ½ tsp. onion powder or 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion, 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, 1 Tbsp. diced and seeded jalapeño, and an extra ¼ tsp. salt (½ tsp. total).
Photo: Lara Robby/Studio DHoly Land Artichoke & Garlic Hummus
Marinated artichokes and extra garlic give this version a tangy kick-as well as an extra dose of antioxidants.
$3; supermarkets
Do It Yourself:
Add a 14-ounce can of drained marinated artichoke hearts and 3 additional cloves garlic (4 total) to the classic recipe.
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Photo: Lara Robby/Studio DTribe Horseradish Hummus
This spicy spread is at its best with neutral dippers like pita chips, or when used as a condiment on a roast beef sandwich.
$3; supermarkets
Do It Yourself:
Add 2 Tbsp. jarred horseradish to the classic recipe.
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