Over the years, I have taste-tested countless varieties of hummus, from gourmet varieties prepared in a restaurant to those found in the discount bin at Target. I’ve sampled the good, the bad; the spicy, the bland; the all-natural, and the chemical-laden. (Don’t believe me? See my CalorieLab review). It wasn’t until recently, however, that I realized that I could avoid the unpredictability and sometimes high cost of hummus by preparing my own hummus. Thus, a new food infatuation was born.

Generally, hummus refers to a blended chickpea-tahini dip, but for the purposes of this post, I will use the term loosely to refer to any blended bean dip. Here are some of my concoctions…thus far:

If you’re looking for a last-minute Fourth of July appetizer, try one of these for a quick and nutrition-packed snack!

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