6 New Takes on Hummus—and How to Make Them at Home

The world's most versatile dip now comes in dozens of surprising flavors, from artichoke to chocolate.

Recipes created by Emily Malone

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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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Good 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).

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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).

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Trader 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).

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Holy 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.

Photo: Lara Robby/Studio D

Tribe 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.

From the July 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine