Creamy, colorful, and endlessly customizable, hummus is one of those dishes that always has a place at the table. While classic chickpea hummus is a hit for a reason, there are so many ways to reinvent this dip with new ingredients, bold flavors, and natural colors that make a rainbow. These recipes are also perfect for celebrating International Hummus Day on May 13 with a spread of unique homemade dips that go far beyond the traditional version.

Hummus Recipes with Plenty of Variation

Roasted Beet Hummus

If nothing else, make this Roasted Beet Hummus for the stunning purple color. Naturally sweet beets mix with tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, garlic, and other seasonings. You can even make this hummus thinner if you prefer by adding water a tablespoon at a time.

White Bean and Cashew Hummus with Zhoug

Not all hummus uses chickpeas in its base. For instance, this recipe uses raw cashews with white beans for hummus texture and slightly nutty flavor. The zhoug here puts this hummus over the top, adding a bit of spice, tang, and overall fragrant.

Lemon Artichoke and Triple Tomato Hummus Two Ways

Whether you prefer bright and earthy or savory and fresh, we have two different hummus recipes that make use of garden ingredients. The first is a Lemon and Artichoke Hummus that uses Liokareas Lemon Olive Oil for that extra tangy touch. Then the second uses tomato paste, cherry tomatoes, and Liokareas Sundried Tomato Olive Oil for plenty of depth.

Cannellini Bean and Purple Cabbage Hummus

Purple cabbage is one of our favorite natural dyes. The way that it adds such brightness to every dish its in is hypnotizing. For this hummus it turns it a gorgeous, almost-ube color. Plus the use of cannellini beans adds a healthy dose of protein and then paprika as well as red pepper flakes finish things with a kick.

Squash and Roasted Garlic Hummus

This Squash and Roasted Garlic Hummus is more traditional than some of the others on this list but the kabocha squash gives it a sweet taste and creamier texture. You’ll also mix in classic tahini, sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds, carrots, and all the seasonings that make hummus so delicious.

Edamame and Kale Hummus

We’re going green with our Edamame and Kale Hummus. This recipe is a superfood in itself with protein-rich edamame as well as immune-supportive kale. Complete with your tahini, sesame seeds, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for a dip that goes well alongside just about entree.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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