How to Make Hummus That Tastes Better Than Store-Bought

While most hummus recipes use chickpeas as a base, this low-calorie and low-fat version uses red lentils instead. One 2-tablespoon serving provides you with 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fiber.

Try this recipe: Red-Lentil Hummus

Ingredients: Red lentils, sea salt, tahini, garlic clove, olive oil, lemon, red wine vinegar, coriander, paprika, parsley, Greek yogurt (optional)

Calories: 64

Here's another chickpea swap: green peas. This scrumptious hummus recipe calls for just four ingredients. Mint gives the dip a crisp, unique flavor that's perfect for hot summer days. It's diet-friendly, too, since the resistant starch you get from this green peas encourages weight loss.

Try this recipe: Mint-and-Pea Hummus on Flatbread

Ingredients: Frozen green peas, tahini, fresh mint leaves, kosher salt, flatbread crackers

Calories: 47

A heartier pea hummus, this recipe calls for tasty walnuts and packs in 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving. It doesn’t scrimp on extra flavor, with hints of lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper mixed into this low-calorie spread.

Try this recipe: Fresh Pea Hummus

Ingredients: Frozen peas, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic clove, salt, pepper, crackers

Calories: 150

Roasting garlic in the oven before blending it into your hummus adds a warm, toasty flavor to the classic recipe.

Try this recipe: Caramelized Garlic Hummus

Ingredients: Head of garlic, chickpeas, lemon zest and juice, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, white pepper

This gourmet hummus has a sweet and spicy kick to it. Your body will thank you for the fiber, protein, calcium, and iron, and whoever is eating it will thank you too (because it tastes so good).

Try this recipe: Spiced Black Bean Hummus with Marinated Peaches

Ingredients: Black beans, garlic clove, tahini, olive oil, Sriracha chili sauce, lemon, sea salt, avocado, sea salt, lemon juice, peach, baked pita chips

Calories: 226