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7 Unique Hummus Recipes

The humble chickpea has risen to fame as an easy healthy snack in the form of hummus. You can quickly add even more nutrients, flavor and color as these creative food bloggers demonstrate.

By Meaghan Cameron from Reader's Digest
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Beet Hummus
Beets add a ruby color and a dose of folic acid to healthy hummus.

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Chipotle Hummus
Rachel at Coconut & Lime serves up this taste-bud tingling dip. Spicy peppers are rich in vitamins A and C and have also been used as a weight loss tool by some.

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Slow Roasted Tomato Hummus
Slow roasted tomatoes perk up the flavor of an already delicious classic dip. Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene and are frequently considered a super food.

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Parsley Hummus with Whole Wheat Pita Chips
Parsley adds vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron to this delicious dip served with healthy baked whole-wheat pita chips.

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Green Olive Hummus
Briny olives and a touch of sumac add a unique twist to the lemony classic. Read more about the powerful healthy perks of eating olives, outside of your martini.

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Shiny Happy Hummus
Cooked carrots add vitamins and a compelling sweetness without any added sugar to this recipe.

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Lemon Ginger Hummus
This hummus is spiced very simply and dramatically with fresh ginger and lemon juice. Maybe you could pack this on your sailing trip to stave off motion sickness as ginger has been proven to reduce nausea.

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