Loaded Hummus Bowl
A bowl of hummus topped with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and olive oil — a fiber-and-good-fat plate for scooping with bread.
Ingredients
- 360 g Cooked chickpeas
- 3 tbsp Tahini
- 1 Lemon
- 1 clove Garlic
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ Cucumber (optional)
- 1 Tomato (optional)
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 Pita (optional)
Method
- Drain the chickpeas, saving a few whole, and blitz the rest with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato.
- Spread the hummus in a wide bowl and scatter the reserved chickpeas, cucumber, and tomato over.
- Drizzle the olive oil over, dust with paprika, and serve with warm pita.
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About Loaded Hummus Bowl
The loaded hummus bowl takes the familiar Middle Eastern dip and turns it into a light meal in its own right, a build in the spirit of a mezze plate but assembled in a single wide bowl. Instead of a small dish for scooping, you get a generous base of hummus scattered with whole chickpeas and fresh diced cucumber and tomato, so every bite pairs the creamy purée with cool crunch. It reads somewhere between a dip and a salad, which is exactly what makes it good for a fast lunch or a shareable plate.
Because the hummus is blended fresh here, you control its texture and tang, and the raw vegetable topping keeps the whole thing feeling bright rather than heavy. A drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika add color and a gentle smokiness that lifts the plain chickpeas. Served with warm pita for scooping, it comes together in around ten minutes and works as much for a solo desk lunch as it does set out for people to graze from.
Loaded Hummus Bowl: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Loaded Hummus Bowl?
A serving has about 404 calories — 11.9g protein, 34.7g carbs, 26g fat, 9.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Loaded Hummus Bowl gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Pita. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Loaded Hummus Bowl?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cucumber, tomato, smoked paprika — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Loaded Hummus Bowl make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.