Hummus Toast – 4 Ways

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While tons of people are eating less bread lately, I’m toasting it and topping it with hummus. Hummus toast makes for such a delicious, protein-packed plant-based snack. Heck, you can even have these for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not to mention, the topping options are endless! I give you 4 hummus toast ideas below, but that is just the tip of the iceberg!

Nothing will truly replace avocado toast. But this hummus toast no-recipe recipe is such a winner in my book. It’s as easy as slapping hummus on toast and topping it however you’d like!

Recipe at a glance

Cuisine Inspiration: Mediterranean
Primary Cooking Method: Toasting
Dietary Info: Vegetarian
Key Flavor: Creamy hummus
Skill Level: Easy

Summary

• Quick and Easy: Hummus toast is a quick and easy-to-make recipe that will fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. A great go-to option when time is of the essence, but flavor still reigns supreme. 
• Canvas for Creativity: Customize your hummus toast with so many different toppings. Toast with hummus is a blank canvas for flavor. Top with tomatoes, avocado, herbs, spices, and the list goes on. 
• Vegetarian Delight: A protein-rich and nutritious breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner option. Hummus toast is adaptable to many different diets outside of vegetarian as well.
• Minimalist Appeal: Enjoy the minimalist appeal of this recipe by only needing just a couple of ingredients to make a filling and delicious bite. Hummus toast highlights the beauty of simplicity. 

Ingredients to make hummus toast (Plus 4 topping variations)

• Homemade or Store-bought Hummus
• Bread

Hummus Toast #1

• Sliced avocado
• Sliced radishes
• Cilantro
• Salt & Pepper
• Olive Oil

Hummus Toast #2

• Crumbled feta cheese
• Toasted pine nuts
• Parsley
• Pepper

Hummus Toast #3

• Sliced cucumbers
• Chopped red onions
• Fresh mint
• Pepper
• Olive oil

Hummus Toast #4

• Sundried tomatoes
• Mini mozzarella cheese pearls
• Basil
• Black pepper

How to make hummus toast

I call this a no-recipe recipe because it’s more of an inspirational post to show you how to put common ingredients together to create something special and tasty. It’s ingredients we know and use all the time coming together in a beautiful way. Growing up in a Lebanese house, we only ate hummus with pita. But now I’m all about any and all breads to top my hummus with.

What type of hummus should I use?

If you want to make the hummus from scratch, I have the best hummus recipe. It’s the one I learned from my Lebanese parents, and it has only four ingredients. You basically throw chickpeas (peeled if possible), tahini, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor until it’s smooth and creamy. And then you can use it to make hummus toast any time you want. I’ve also got some not so traditional hummus recipes you could try!

• Beet Hummus
• Avocado Hummus
• Hummus with Ground Beef
• White Bean Hummus
• Roasted Garlic Hummus
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

You can also buy hummus from the grocery store. It’s sold everywhere now, and some brands are better than others. It will just depend on your taste preference. But look for ones that have chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice as the first four ingredients without much else in there. You can use plain hummus, extra garlic hummus, or even go crazy with colorful hummus like roasted red pepper hummus or green herbed hummus.

What type of bread should I use?

You can pretty much use any toasted bread. So use what you have and keep it simple. I would recommend that you use thick-sliced bread and toast it. Buy good bread that’s strong enough to hold not only the hummus, but all the glorious toppings you will be adding to your toast. Use something that offers a sturdy base, like a thick multi-grain bread, Ezekiel bread, or even a gluten-free bread you like.

Then spread the creamy, dreamy hummus over the toast, and get ready to be creative with the toppings!

Hummus toast – 4 ways

So if you’re convinced you should try a recipe but looking for ideas and inspiration on how to top it, check out these ideas. Now I’m a huge cheese fan, so two of these ideas are not vegan, but the hummus toast itself is vegan, so you can omit the cheese or use plant-based varieties.

Hummus toast topped with sliced avocado, sliced radishes, cilantro, salt and pepper. I also added a drop of olive oil.

Hummus toast topped with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, parsley and pepper.

Hummus toast topped with sliced cucumbers, chopped red onions, fresh mint, black pepper and olive oil

Hummus toast topped with sundried tomatoes, mini mozzarella cheese pearls, basil and black pepper.

Tips for making the best hummus toast

• Experiment with additional bold flavors: Don’t hesitate to add extra flavor to your toasts. Sprinkle some chili flakes for a touch of heat, or add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavors.
• Use Fresh Bread: Starting off with the freshest bread is ideal. Use your favorite kind, whether it be while grain, multi-grain, gluten-free, or sourdough, the options are endless.
• Temperature matters: For the best hummus toast experience, make sure your toasted bread is still warm when spreading the hummus. This helps the hummus meld with the bread, creating a creamy texture in every bite.

Frequently asked questions

For more toast recipes, check out:

• Avocado Toast
• Sweet Potato Toast
• Yogurt Toast
• Strawberry Chia Jam with Toast
• Cottage Cheese Toast

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