Are you strictly homemade or do you buy tubs of hummus at the store? I go both ways personally. I've found so many good brands that I usually just buy it so I have it on hand. We recently did a hummus taste test. What do you think of the brands we surveyed?

Hummus Taste Test

I occasionally make my own, usually when the urge for extra cumin and lemon strikes me. Mostly I buy. My grocer carries Athenos, Tribe, and Cedar’s, extremely adventurous choices. Our preference runs in that order.

I make my own version of hummus that most of my friends really love. I saute up lots of garlic in olive oil till golden and add that along with toasted and ground sesame seed, and a splash of toasted sesame oil. Of course I also add lemon juice and tahini for a traditional touch. The result is very rich in flavor and texture.

I was surprised to discover that Athenos has high fructose corn syrup in it. Why oh why would hummus need HFCS???

I do make my own when I'm craving artichoke hummus but nothing compares to Tribe 40 Spice. It's amazing!

Hummus definately does not need HFCS, but apparently kids do. I think it's the reason our kids prefer Athenos. I'm just happy to see them dip veggies into something veggie based. I'll worry about HFCS after they leave for college.

I also like the Tribe 40 Spice. But I really like their Spicy Chipotle. They do a convenient 3 compartment party pack that includes those two varieties and the Classic. Add some wheat crackers and a bunch of raw veggies and a quick snack tray can be produced for a party.

Try your favorite homemade recipe, but puree organic, untreated cannellinni beans (Italian white beans.) It makes a oh-so-creamy, smooth, and very yummy hummus!

I believe the fiber content may be higher, too

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I believe the fiber content may be higher, too

Actually both beans have the same amount of fiber per serving.

Found the Sabra variety in NJ over vacation. We loved it. The version with a dollop of chile-garlic paste in the center is my favorite, with the olive variety running a close second. The plain is better than any of the other brands available in our regular grocer. I am now on a hummus hunt.

I need to work on trying more of these. When we first started to watch what we eat, in February, hummus was suggested to us. We gave it a whirl, and were firmly neutral.

Two weeks ago I made a 'lemony chickpea dip' and realized, I had made hummus. First batch wasn't too bad, then I started to tweak it. Now that I know we enjoy it, I'm sure we too will join the hummus hunt.