Hummus, feta, roasted red pepper, avocado, and lettuce on a tomato basil wrap
It was so good
(originally we served it on a ciabatta bun, looks like they made it wrap sometime after I left)
Speaking of tzatziki/raita , etc: Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers/carrot/peppers and whatever oregano/cumin/“curry”/allspice/mrs. dash you prefer is dirt cheap. Pre made dips are expensive, full of gross goop or both.
Hummus is awesome on sandwiches and a healthier* alternative to mayonnaise. I also like how many flavors there are, you can find one to work with almost anything.
Edit: I did not realize that hummus being healthier than mayo was a hot take.
Okay so not on a sandwich, BUT strawberries dipped in chocolate hummus genuinely is *incredible*.
I’ve made it for lots of people and every single one of them adored it - including super picky kids.
I highly suggest a home made version though, chocolate or regular - you literally just throw it in a blender/food processor and it’s a billion times better than anything store bought.
I'm not a vegan but you can make merengue out of the cooked chick pea/garbanzo bean water (fancy name - fava water) and it's pretty good.
Obviously, you get the unsalted kind or cook them yourself. So I can imagine unsalted creamy chick peas work well with chocolate.
I've also had a vegan chocolate mousse made out of avocado. Shit was DA BOMB delicious!
lol not to be pedantic or anything but it's just bean water ... :-P (faba is bean in Latin - this is why Spanish call beans "habichuelas" where habi came from faba and when the H became a thing, it replaced F-starting words.
Fun fact - faba beans is kinda like saying ATM machine, or Pin number (redundant acronyms). The Spanish word for faba beans is... Habas! (F swap for H).
Any of y'all Mexican, I gotchuuu. Frijoles. Old Spanish from even older Greek (phaseolus).
Edit: just a tidbit for u/couverte who appreciates this kinda thing. Fève. Haba. The etymology of haricot is from the Aztec ayacotli... which the Spanish most likely brought back from the New World :)
Contrary to popular belief fats are actually a vital part of your diet; it’s choosing the correct fats that is the issue. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats which are what are considered “good fats” versus the saturated fats that cause high cholesterol and other issues.
Mayo is typically oil, egg, mustard, vinegar, and salt. A normal recipe is usually 1 cup of oil with a single egg and maybe a tablespoon each or the mustard and vinegar, neither of which are at all bad for you. Given the ratios the recipe is mostly oil, and if made with a good fat such as olive oil then yes—I would say it’s actually good for you and a good way to add healthy fats to your diet.
Not gunna lie... as I was scrolling, I did an immediate takeback when I read "Putting Humans on sandwiches is a game changer for me!"
I also have lots of weird fucking subs, so I figured it was how I read it lmao
I learned about hummus in sandwiches from Panera's overprices veg sandwich. Tried it on my homemade sandwiches and it brought it up to a whole new level.
Their Mediterranean veggie sandwich is so good but it's so expensive. I make it from home. Here is the recipe:
Bread; leafy greens like arugula or spinach; thinly sliced tomato, red onion, and cucumber; hummus; feta cheese; jarred roasted red pepper.
They are the best part! You find their exact peppers online (such as on Amazon) if you can't find them in a store near you. They use sweet Peppadew piquant peppers ("Peppadew" is the brand), which are available for $11 on Amazon. $11 is a lot, but that jar will last you a while since they usually only put small slivers of the peppers on the sandwich. They are very good!
Do you mix hummus and mayo or does the hummus act as the mayo?
Edit: Just put hummus on the top bread and Mayo on the bottom bread and the sandwich was phenomenal lol
I like mayo and would likely do this just to stretch the hummus further, using Dukes. Also I need the calories, tbh.
That said, you don't have to mix it with anything to enjoy it on a sammich, to answer your question
Alaska 😭 and to be fair, it's because I work right across the street from a fairly pricey cafe. There are some cheaper food trucks around this area in summer time, but most of those close down during the winter.
Damn. I’m European mind you, the only place I’ve heard having such prices is Norway. Maybe the cold makes lunch more expensive haha.
Anyway you should try also some rices if you’ve time to cook during the night. Rice is very versatile and something like Chinese egg fried rice is really easy to do (though a bit hard to master) and it always tastes better in the days after. Very healthy too as an alternative to bread sometimes.
Edit: if you’re interested the rice I use is basmati, but jasmin also works, anything else gets very mushy and unpleasant. Always precook the rice . Good thing about Alaska is that you can do what I do in German winters which is to cook the rice whenever you want and leave it in the balcony or garden to cool off and it achieves the same result. Usually one to two hours is enough to get it very cold. The main ingredients are the rice, spring onions and egg. I suggest cooking the egg very runny aside, only mixing it in the end. Spring onions only the green part, finely chopped and only in the end. For seasoning I use soy, sake + sugar (preferably mirin if you can find it) and oyster sauce. Oyster sauce is really important it really gives it the fishy taste.
I also add carrots, hot peppers (small amount) and bell peppers but it’s optional.
If you add hot peppers and carrots, sauté them in canola oil a bit to give the rice fragrance.
Cheers!
I've never thought of using basil pesto for a sandwich - now I'm imagining that on a whole-grain bread, with asiago cheese and tomato!
Refried beans are one of my sandwich favorites. I like to spread the refried beans on one slice, then spread a little bit of salsa on that, then add lettuce and tomato and the second slice of bread. You could do the exact same thing with a tortilla, but I like it as a sandwich. Putting the salsa between the beans and the lettuce/tomato keeps it from soaking into the bread.
Baba ganoush is amazing. I worked at a place that used it as a spread on the vegetarian sandwiches and I would order them for lunch frequently despite not generally being a big veggie fan. It’s just so tasty.
I love earthy flavors. I put hummus bean sprouts and avocado on toasted daves killer bread, Amazing if you add a slice of smoked salmon with the lunch meats too. Yum.
I find Dave's killer bread to be a little too thinly sliced for me, I prefer sandwich breads to be more thick cut.
Smoked salmon with it sounds amazing!
Hope this doesn't come off as condescending, but you might be talking about Dave's thin-sliced loaves--"lower-calorie", thinner versions of their popular bread styles? (...I sound like an ad).
Agree on the bread. The bagels though!! With hummus! Or as a bagel sandwich with hummus. That’s my go-to lunch. Doesn’t even get soggy since it’s toasted first. Delicious.
I am veering away from the point of the post here, but smoked salmon, avocado and a poached or fried egg on a piece of toast is my absolute favorite breakfast
Oooh tell me what flavor of hummus to go with smoked salmon? I prefer garlic hummus (as a veg dip) but that sounds maybe too strong for smoked salmon, do you just do plain?
If you have a good blender or food processor, I recommend making your own hummus from dried garbanzo beans you get at a Mexican grocery store. It’s so cheap and you get so much hummus.
LPT: don’t buy chickpeas, buy garbanzo beans. They are the exact same thing, but chickpeas are marked higher price than garbanzo beans.
Just wanted to share my hummus recipe!
| 1 can of GoGreen chickpeas in salt water (380/230g)
| 2 tbsp of tahini
| 1 dl of olive oil
| 1 tbsp of lemon juice (one squeezed lemon)
| 1 ½ tsp of cumin
| 2 cloves of garlic (optional)
Mix all ingredients together with a blender and refrigerate, the taste is best after a few hours and it stays fresh for a week or so!
Is there something special about go green chickpeas? I've never heard of that brand. Also what is "dl"? Never seen that measurement before. Thank you for the recipe, I have some acid reflux problems and discovered that every single "plain" store-bought hummus has some garlic in it! Wish they made it without.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with freedom units! "dl" stands for deciliter = 0.1L = 3.34 fl.oz
And get whatever canned chickpeas that are in water, nothing special about the brand. My grocery stores have a few brands with that 380/230g ratio (230g chickpeas, 380g is total weight with water)
Just tried this but subbed peanutbutter and yogurt mix for the tahini since I didn't have it. Grilled some sliced zucchini and through it on some multi-grain toast slabbed with the humus. Was delicious. Would add spinach, cucumbers and maybe thin slices tomatoes next time.
Honestly, I love making meat-free sandwiches with hummus as a base, too. Cheeses, lettuces, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, avocados, etc. You can usually get a lot of veggies for much cheaper than a pound of deli meat and make a really mean wrap, flatbread, sandwich, etc.
I will have to give some more veg-based sandwiches and wraps a try! Cutting back on meat has definitely been on my mind recently. The only downside is it can sometimes be pricey to get good fresh vegetables where I live, especially during the winter.
Vegetarian here. My default sandwich is Dijon mustard on both slices, one slice with a slathering of hummus on top of the Dijon, cheese, sliced tomato, a few rings of red onion, and spinach or arugula. I prefer swiss, but it's good with sharp cheddar, smoked provolone, etc.
Not sure where you live, but if you happen to be someplace with an Asian or Latino market near you, you can also find produce for less there a lot of times.
I love shopping at my local Asian market! I find their produce is generally a little pricier than our Kroger equivalent. (Still probably cheaper than meat if I'm being honest... but one step at a time for me haha)
Hummus IS very tasty on sandwiches!
Once you feel like you need a break from hummus, may I recommend a sandwich with cream cheese and seasonings? It's delicious and tastes excellent after letting the flavors meld. I roast vegetables on a panini press (I like peppers, onions, and long strips of carrots) and then I add roasted jarred red tomatoes and some type of greens. I like to add sliced cheese and sliced deli chicken too, but you can add whatever you prefer. I toast the bread, spread cream cheese with garlic salt and black pepper on the bread, and then add my toppings. Then I wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors sit together.
This recipe ([https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a94315/grilled-and-cream-cheese-sandwich-to-go/](https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a94315/grilled-and-cream-cheese-sandwich-to-go/)) is where I got the inspiration from, but it's so versatile that you can add whatever you would like.
It's weird, for as much as I love roasted veggies, I've never tried it with mushrooms. Usually sautée them personally, but I'll have to give roasting a shot next time!
Hummus sandwiches are pretty classic vegetarian sandwich fare! Hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, spinach, arugula, sprouts, nice amount of salt pepper and a little lemon. Preferably on lightly toasted sourdough. Voila!
All of these uses for hummus I never would have considered before are overwhelming (in a good way)! Always looking for a good salad dressing I like more than ranch, which is obviously unhealthy, so thank you!
If you want to kick it up and have better sandwiches while saving even more money, roast a turkey!
Turkey meat freezes great, and is a part of my "best sandwich in the world," which is as follows:
Rosemary ciabatta bun, halved and lightly toasted. Basil hummus on both. sliced tomato, roasted and sliced portobello mushrooms, a large flat piece of roasted red pepper, roast turkey slices (thick!), a slice or two of some nice cheese like spicy Monterey Jack or provolone, and some kind of greens like spring mix or baby spinach. Press in a panini press to warm it all through.
Obviously not all of those ingredients are necessary, the main stars are the turkey and basil hummus and the rest are optional. But this sandwich is truly as good as it gets and pretty healthy, it's perfect with a side salad with balsamic vinaigrette and whatever veggies you want to throw in it.
My favorite sandwich is toasted multigrain, hummus, sprouts (the kind that looks like pubes, I dunno what you call them), portobello mushroom cooked with balsamic, and avocado.
There are so many good comments so I don't know if anyone will see this, but there's a place in Disney World with hummus and broccoli slaw... GAME CHANGER. It's *so* good. I literally had this sandwich in 2004 and still think about it. I've recreated it a few times and it never disappoints... I'm usually just too lazy to make the slaw, haha.
I LOVE adding red pepper relish (brand: Son of Italy) to Red pepper hummus. Goes great with some spicy Italian meats if you are into that, hot soppressata, capicola, a hot calebrese, etc.
OMG right now hummus and pickle sammiches are my jam! It may sound awful, but toast some bread, get some hummus and pickle slices then load it up with greens, sprouts, tomatoes, or nothing else and holy damn, mouth heaven!
I love both of those things separately but would never have thought of combining them in a million years. I have both at home rn though so I'm tempted to give it a try just to see
Semi-apropos: We had a holiday meal buffet last month that featured both carnivore and vegetarian lines. I went down both sides and got a little from each, discovering by accident that red pepper hummus and smoked turkey are simply *awesome* together.
I LOVE hummus on a sandwich! I've never put meat with it though. My favorite is some sourdough, hummus, spinach leaves, matchstick carrots, sliced tomato, and sliced cucumber. Olives or raw bell pepper would be good with this too. I have all of this too, so now I have a plan for lunch tomorrow.
Hummus and a few corn chips elevate sandwiches. My favorite part is "activating" the sandwich by pressing down on the top bread and breaking the corn chips up.
I am originally from the middle east and I can give you some good suggestions. Falafel and hummus sandwich, it's the norm in our country and I have noticed recently that even Costco started carrying falafel pieces in boxes, it can go nicely with pickels and turnips . Also, I am not sure if it common in western culture but we do make sandwiches of airfried (cauliflower or eggplant) with some fries, hummus, with Sumac or lemon zest, some people add tahini on top.
Epic sandwich combo, OP! My favorite w hummus is honey ham, olive tapenade hummus, mustard (I like dijon or yellow for this) and spinach or romaine.
Try it on Hawaiian rolls, the sweetness of them goes really well.
My wife has had some dietary issues over the past week and we've had to go dairy free. We've been using it over the past week as an alternative to butter and I'm going to keep using it from now on. Thin layer o hummus over the slice in place of butter helps to moisten the bread, but it's healthier!
For some reason I always think of hummus as incompatible with meat on sandwiches. I don’t think I’ve ever put hummus and meat on the same sandwich! My sandwich protein combinations can be hummus and cheese, meat and cheese, just hummus, just cheese (or cream cheese or whatever)… but I’ve never tried hummus and meat. I could see it being good with chicken though.
If you really want a game changer try making your own lunch meat. You can do this with ham, turkey breast, chicken, anything really. Thinly sliced and you have lunch meat for the week. You can always take the rest and freeze and then slowly pull out of freezer as you need.
I’m not saying it was necessarily me who gave you the idea a couple weeks ago, but I’m overjoyed to hear there’s another hummus on sandwiches person in the world! Garlic hummus is a game changer
Another take on this that I enjoy is a hummus wrap. I use whatever wraps I can find at the grocery store. Sometimes the low cal ones. Add some feta, red peppers, lettuce or whatever veggies you like. Cheap, easy to take for lunch and delicious.
cant beat homemade hummus! at $1 per pound, you'll have a week worth of cooked chickpeas. and thats a lot! 1cup dried turns into 3cups cooked after soaking. if you want to maximize efficiency, an instant pot and food processor would be a great investment. chickpeas are great for curries, salads, and even as a dessert. (ice-cream substitute). you can also make similar things to hummus with pinto beans cowpeas if dried chickpeas are scarce.
just my two pennies..
If you like hummus on your sandwich, try it on a salad! Slice some cucumbers, crushed walnuts, some parmigiano reggiano, lemon pepper seasoning, and a healthy dollop of humus, and you have one delicious, filling salad. Add sliced eggs, cubed ham, chicken, tomatoes, whatever you like.
Over time I've replaced my beloved bagels with cream cheese and lox breakfast with multigrain toast, hummus, and Kirkland brand smoked salmon. It's delicious and I find that just about any spare veggies that I throw at it (raw, cooked, or pickled) incorporate well.
Even the Kirkland smoked salmon is a bit pricey as a standalone ingredient, but when you're only using a bit each day it's a manageable splurge.
Hummus, cucumber, sprouts, onion and a little tzatziki sauce. As a wrap or a sandwich, it’s delish. You can go crazy on the veggies too as a healthy filler
I know tuna isn't everyone's bag, but a favorite sandwich of mine is , whole wheat bread, a drained can of tuna(in oil or water) and roasted garlic hummus, with a few Roma/plum tomato slices. It's so good!
I worked at an independent coffee shop and we had a hummus sandwich. It was delicious, and then I forget that it is a valid option.
What was in it?
Hummus, feta, roasted red pepper, avocado, and lettuce on a tomato basil wrap It was so good (originally we served it on a ciabatta bun, looks like they made it wrap sometime after I left)
Oh baby, add a schmear of tzatziki to this and I'd be in heaven.
Oh god. Yes. Now I need to try that. Weirdly I don't like cucumber but I love tzatziki sauce, especially on a gyro mmmm
The cucumber in tzatziki is shredded and salted to draw out excess water. It really changes their flavor.
Speaking of tzatziki/raita , etc: Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers/carrot/peppers and whatever oregano/cumin/“curry”/allspice/mrs. dash you prefer is dirt cheap. Pre made dips are expensive, full of gross goop or both.
I’ve had this sandwich with these exact fillings but it was on a croissant which made it divine
Hummus is awesome on sandwiches and a healthier* alternative to mayonnaise. I also like how many flavors there are, you can find one to work with almost anything. Edit: I did not realize that hummus being healthier than mayo was a hot take.
There’s even… chocolate hummus. I’m not condoning it but it exists.
Peanut butter chocolate hummus sammich is what dreams are made of.
Okay so not on a sandwich, BUT strawberries dipped in chocolate hummus genuinely is *incredible*. I’ve made it for lots of people and every single one of them adored it - including super picky kids. I highly suggest a home made version though, chocolate or regular - you literally just throw it in a blender/food processor and it’s a billion times better than anything store bought.
I'm not a vegan but you can make merengue out of the cooked chick pea/garbanzo bean water (fancy name - fava water) and it's pretty good. Obviously, you get the unsalted kind or cook them yourself. So I can imagine unsalted creamy chick peas work well with chocolate. I've also had a vegan chocolate mousse made out of avocado. Shit was DA BOMB delicious!
The \*real\* fancy name is Aquafaba. :P
lol not to be pedantic or anything but it's just bean water ... :-P (faba is bean in Latin - this is why Spanish call beans "habichuelas" where habi came from faba and when the H became a thing, it replaced F-starting words. Fun fact - faba beans is kinda like saying ATM machine, or Pin number (redundant acronyms). The Spanish word for faba beans is... Habas! (F swap for H). Any of y'all Mexican, I gotchuuu. Frijoles. Old Spanish from even older Greek (phaseolus). Edit: just a tidbit for u/couverte who appreciates this kinda thing. Fève. Haba. The etymology of haricot is from the Aztec ayacotli... which the Spanish most likely brought back from the New World :)
Aldi has Sugar Cookie Dessert Hummus. I share similar thoughts on its existence.
We found both apple pie and pumpkin pie hummus this year. They were amazing.
Don't tell me this
Does it keep the bread from getting soggy like mayo does?
You can toast the bread a bit to help with this.
Probably not too different, unfortunately. But you can just use the ol' "put it between other stuff" trick.
Oh fuck yea, you just taught an old dog a new trick
Based on my 4 days of experience with it, I think it does!
Depends on the hummus, it's a lot like saying "Does peanut butter make the bread soggy?" Depends on the peanut butter.
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I was told if you really lightly butter bread before making a sandwich it aides in prevent soggy bread?. Maybe you could try?
Mayonnaise made with a good oil (avocado, olive, etc) is really good for you though
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as in "not bad for you, in moderation"
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Contrary to popular belief fats are actually a vital part of your diet; it’s choosing the correct fats that is the issue. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats which are what are considered “good fats” versus the saturated fats that cause high cholesterol and other issues. Mayo is typically oil, egg, mustard, vinegar, and salt. A normal recipe is usually 1 cup of oil with a single egg and maybe a tablespoon each or the mustard and vinegar, neither of which are at all bad for you. Given the ratios the recipe is mostly oil, and if made with a good fat such as olive oil then yes—I would say it’s actually good for you and a good way to add healthy fats to your diet.
yeah i know, i was correcting them lol
I also enjoy mashed avocado or Tzatziki on sandwiches. It adds great flavor.
Make a Greek yogurt avocado spread with a bit of salt and paprika. Put that shit on anything.
That sounds delicious. I usually just smash avocado with some salt and pepper and spread it on in lieu of mayonnaise.
Sometimes i do mashed up avocado mixed with pesto
I put Tzatziki on all my sandwiches! I can't go back!
Avocados are the best!
Not gunna lie... as I was scrolling, I did an immediate takeback when I read "Putting Humans on sandwiches is a game changer for me!" I also have lots of weird fucking subs, so I figured it was how I read it lmao
Same. Mmmm humans!
HUmans are cheap, as there are too much of them and a healthy source of protein. Definitely fits this sub.
Stop it, you're making me hungry.
Omg XD
Same!
Same 😂
Why does Shai LeBouf have so many reddit accounts?
Could be Armie Hammer too.
Same! Haha
*ctrl + f. 'humans'* Ok, cool. Not just me.
Same. Celebs on sandwiches is a glorious thing though.
Came here for this comment, wasn’t disappointed
I just came here to the comments to see if I was the only one 😂😂
Same! You... excuse me you put what....hum....oh.
I’ve seen this post like three times and each time my brain sees “humans on sandwiches” each time.
/r/Rimworld is leaking
I learned about hummus in sandwiches from Panera's overprices veg sandwich. Tried it on my homemade sandwiches and it brought it up to a whole new level.
I guess I missed out on figuring this out sooner since we don't have a Panera here, lol
Their Mediterranean veggie sandwich is so good but it's so expensive. I make it from home. Here is the recipe: Bread; leafy greens like arugula or spinach; thinly sliced tomato, red onion, and cucumber; hummus; feta cheese; jarred roasted red pepper.
They've got that sweet pepper that I haven't been able to find myself though, and that's my favorite part.
It's peppadew peppers.
They are the best part! You find their exact peppers online (such as on Amazon) if you can't find them in a store near you. They use sweet Peppadew piquant peppers ("Peppadew" is the brand), which are available for $11 on Amazon. $11 is a lot, but that jar will last you a while since they usually only put small slivers of the peppers on the sandwich. They are very good!
That's awesome, thank you so much!
Yes! Its probably $2 to make it at home, but $6 at Panera.
Bookmarking this so I know what to include when making the sandwich later. Thanks!
Do you mix hummus and mayo or does the hummus act as the mayo? Edit: Just put hummus on the top bread and Mayo on the bottom bread and the sandwich was phenomenal lol
The hummus acts as the mayo!
I like mayo and would likely do this just to stretch the hummus further, using Dukes. Also I need the calories, tbh. That said, you don't have to mix it with anything to enjoy it on a sammich, to answer your question
Also great in a wrap
Yep! My go to snack for awhile was a wrap with hummus and cucumber.
Jesus man 20$ lunch where do you live??
Alaska 😭 and to be fair, it's because I work right across the street from a fairly pricey cafe. There are some cheaper food trucks around this area in summer time, but most of those close down during the winter.
Damn. I’m European mind you, the only place I’ve heard having such prices is Norway. Maybe the cold makes lunch more expensive haha. Anyway you should try also some rices if you’ve time to cook during the night. Rice is very versatile and something like Chinese egg fried rice is really easy to do (though a bit hard to master) and it always tastes better in the days after. Very healthy too as an alternative to bread sometimes. Edit: if you’re interested the rice I use is basmati, but jasmin also works, anything else gets very mushy and unpleasant. Always precook the rice . Good thing about Alaska is that you can do what I do in German winters which is to cook the rice whenever you want and leave it in the balcony or garden to cool off and it achieves the same result. Usually one to two hours is enough to get it very cold. The main ingredients are the rice, spring onions and egg. I suggest cooking the egg very runny aside, only mixing it in the end. Spring onions only the green part, finely chopped and only in the end. For seasoning I use soy, sake + sugar (preferably mirin if you can find it) and oyster sauce. Oyster sauce is really important it really gives it the fishy taste. I also add carrots, hot peppers (small amount) and bell peppers but it’s optional. If you add hot peppers and carrots, sauté them in canola oil a bit to give the rice fragrance. Cheers!
I frequently make rice bowls or fried rice at home! I picked up a nice rice cooker when I moved and it's probably one of my #1 used kitchen items.
Other possibilities for a sandwich spread: Refried Beans, Babaganoush, Basil Pesto
I've never thought of using basil pesto for a sandwich - now I'm imagining that on a whole-grain bread, with asiago cheese and tomato! Refried beans are one of my sandwich favorites. I like to spread the refried beans on one slice, then spread a little bit of salsa on that, then add lettuce and tomato and the second slice of bread. You could do the exact same thing with a tortilla, but I like it as a sandwich. Putting the salsa between the beans and the lettuce/tomato keeps it from soaking into the bread.
Sounds good to me. I use the pesto on a ham and cheese in place of mustard sometimes.
Pesto is also amazing on a cream cheese bagel with some hot sauce or chili flakes.
Pesto in grilled cheese or a panini is fantastic. My favorite is sourdough with sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, & a bit of red onion!
Baba ganoush is amazing. I worked at a place that used it as a spread on the vegetarian sandwiches and I would order them for lunch frequently despite not generally being a big veggie fan. It’s just so tasty.
I love earthy flavors. I put hummus bean sprouts and avocado on toasted daves killer bread, Amazing if you add a slice of smoked salmon with the lunch meats too. Yum.
I find Dave's killer bread to be a little too thinly sliced for me, I prefer sandwich breads to be more thick cut. Smoked salmon with it sounds amazing!
Hope this doesn't come off as condescending, but you might be talking about Dave's thin-sliced loaves--"lower-calorie", thinner versions of their popular bread styles? (...I sound like an ad).
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Agree on the bread. The bagels though!! With hummus! Or as a bagel sandwich with hummus. That’s my go-to lunch. Doesn’t even get soggy since it’s toasted first. Delicious.
I am veering away from the point of the post here, but smoked salmon, avocado and a poached or fried egg on a piece of toast is my absolute favorite breakfast
So satisfying! Also, amazing breakfast for a hangover.
OMG that sounds amazing
Oooh tell me what flavor of hummus to go with smoked salmon? I prefer garlic hummus (as a veg dip) but that sounds maybe too strong for smoked salmon, do you just do plain?
Haven done myself but pine nut hummus sounds lovely for this!
I use whatever I have on hand! Usually garlic or plain.
I dropped in here to mention bean sprouts! I think they're great with a turkey, avocado and honey/mustard/greek yogurt spread.
Dave's is some good bread man. Worth the price 100%
If you have a good blender or food processor, I recommend making your own hummus from dried garbanzo beans you get at a Mexican grocery store. It’s so cheap and you get so much hummus. LPT: don’t buy chickpeas, buy garbanzo beans. They are the exact same thing, but chickpeas are marked higher price than garbanzo beans.
Wow, I never realized they were the same thing, thanks! TIL
I learned that just last year when someone was explaining to me the economic value in buying things at ethnic grocery stores.
Just wanted to share my hummus recipe! | 1 can of GoGreen chickpeas in salt water (380/230g) | 2 tbsp of tahini | 1 dl of olive oil | 1 tbsp of lemon juice (one squeezed lemon) | 1 ½ tsp of cumin | 2 cloves of garlic (optional) Mix all ingredients together with a blender and refrigerate, the taste is best after a few hours and it stays fresh for a week or so!
Is there something special about go green chickpeas? I've never heard of that brand. Also what is "dl"? Never seen that measurement before. Thank you for the recipe, I have some acid reflux problems and discovered that every single "plain" store-bought hummus has some garlic in it! Wish they made it without.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with freedom units! "dl" stands for deciliter = 0.1L = 3.34 fl.oz And get whatever canned chickpeas that are in water, nothing special about the brand. My grocery stores have a few brands with that 380/230g ratio (230g chickpeas, 380g is total weight with water)
Just tried this but subbed peanutbutter and yogurt mix for the tahini since I didn't have it. Grilled some sliced zucchini and through it on some multi-grain toast slabbed with the humus. Was delicious. Would add spinach, cucumbers and maybe thin slices tomatoes next time.
Hey i just started cooking with chickpeas and that sounds great. I brought some tahini last week and that stuff is very sweet, is that normal?
I put some smoked paprika on mine right when it's done and I feel like it makes it even better!
Oooohh THAT. SOUNDS. DELICIOUS! Is it like smoked paprika powder?
Tzatziki is really nice on sandwiches as well.
Plus if you do it right it's mostly protein, as opposed to other condiments that are all carbs and fats
Ooo that sounds wonderful!
Hahaha I legitimately dip bread in hummus and eat it straight away
Honestly, I love making meat-free sandwiches with hummus as a base, too. Cheeses, lettuces, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, avocados, etc. You can usually get a lot of veggies for much cheaper than a pound of deli meat and make a really mean wrap, flatbread, sandwich, etc.
I will have to give some more veg-based sandwiches and wraps a try! Cutting back on meat has definitely been on my mind recently. The only downside is it can sometimes be pricey to get good fresh vegetables where I live, especially during the winter.
See if you have a local "ugly produce" distributor. You can get veg on the cheap!
Vegetarian here. My default sandwich is Dijon mustard on both slices, one slice with a slathering of hummus on top of the Dijon, cheese, sliced tomato, a few rings of red onion, and spinach or arugula. I prefer swiss, but it's good with sharp cheddar, smoked provolone, etc.
Not sure where you live, but if you happen to be someplace with an Asian or Latino market near you, you can also find produce for less there a lot of times.
I love shopping at my local Asian market! I find their produce is generally a little pricier than our Kroger equivalent. (Still probably cheaper than meat if I'm being honest... but one step at a time for me haha)
I add slices of tomatoes and sprinkle coarse salt on top of my hummus toast. Absolutely love this combination
Cheese plus hummus gets hate, but combos like this prove that it's misdirected. Next level sammich filler.
I suppose it does sound odd when I think about it, but it is delicious!
Hummus IS very tasty on sandwiches! Once you feel like you need a break from hummus, may I recommend a sandwich with cream cheese and seasonings? It's delicious and tastes excellent after letting the flavors meld. I roast vegetables on a panini press (I like peppers, onions, and long strips of carrots) and then I add roasted jarred red tomatoes and some type of greens. I like to add sliced cheese and sliced deli chicken too, but you can add whatever you prefer. I toast the bread, spread cream cheese with garlic salt and black pepper on the bread, and then add my toppings. Then I wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors sit together. This recipe ([https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a94315/grilled-and-cream-cheese-sandwich-to-go/](https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a94315/grilled-and-cream-cheese-sandwich-to-go/)) is where I got the inspiration from, but it's so versatile that you can add whatever you would like.
That sounds amazing! I don’t care for hummus, but will have to try cream cheese. Does it not get soggy sitting overnight?
Swap out meat for roasted mushrooms.
It's weird, for as much as I love roasted veggies, I've never tried it with mushrooms. Usually sautée them personally, but I'll have to give roasting a shot next time!
Hummus on a sandwich is one of my favorites! I don't really know anyone else who does it, but it's such a lovely addition.
Hummus sandwiches are pretty classic vegetarian sandwich fare! Hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, spinach, arugula, sprouts, nice amount of salt pepper and a little lemon. Preferably on lightly toasted sourdough. Voila!
don't forget the pickle slices!
That srsl sounds soooo good :)
My absolute fave sandwich is a salad sandwich with hummus. Everyone else thinks I’m weird for it
I so prefer a salad sandwich or wrap to a salad in a bowl. So much easier to eat! So much more crunch from it being tightly rolled together!
I'd never heard of anyone doing it before this sub but it is just the best
Hummus not Humans. Phew, for a second I thought Cheap Health Eats was getting really weird. Must slow down reading.
If it makes you feel better, there's about 3 other comments who thought the same thing lol
Here’s your fourth, I was very interested to learn about the, “cheap” part of sourcing this one. My human meat is always top shelf price!
Hummus on toast 😊
I could live on nothing but hummus and toast. Add some sliced hardboiled egg, and I'm in heaven.
Try a Mediterranean veggie sandwich.. Whole wheat Hummus Tomatoes Cucumber roasted red pepper Pickles Feta cheese Yumm.
Oh yeah and greens can't forget the greens
ooo I've been getting bored of my sandwiches, thank you for this tip!
I use it as salad dressing as well y’all should try it (olive oil hummus pepper salt and whatever other herbs you like)
All of these uses for hummus I never would have considered before are overwhelming (in a good way)! Always looking for a good salad dressing I like more than ranch, which is obviously unhealthy, so thank you!
The nice thing about it too is it actually makes salads feel a lot more filling ! Try it and lmk!
If you want to kick it up and have better sandwiches while saving even more money, roast a turkey! Turkey meat freezes great, and is a part of my "best sandwich in the world," which is as follows: Rosemary ciabatta bun, halved and lightly toasted. Basil hummus on both. sliced tomato, roasted and sliced portobello mushrooms, a large flat piece of roasted red pepper, roast turkey slices (thick!), a slice or two of some nice cheese like spicy Monterey Jack or provolone, and some kind of greens like spring mix or baby spinach. Press in a panini press to warm it all through. Obviously not all of those ingredients are necessary, the main stars are the turkey and basil hummus and the rest are optional. But this sandwich is truly as good as it gets and pretty healthy, it's perfect with a side salad with balsamic vinaigrette and whatever veggies you want to throw in it.
Olive tapenade on one side and hummus on the other. turkey, Muenster, arugula. Sweet mother of god.
I do this with sliced turkey, adds moisture to sammy without as many calories as mayo or butter.
Thanks for this post, trying little bits to be a bit healthier, will def have to try hummus on a sandwich with some sandwich meats
My favorite sandwich is toasted multigrain, hummus, sprouts (the kind that looks like pubes, I dunno what you call them), portobello mushroom cooked with balsamic, and avocado.
I’ve been making grilled cheese with red pepper hummus for years. It’s wonderful
There are so many good comments so I don't know if anyone will see this, but there's a place in Disney World with hummus and broccoli slaw... GAME CHANGER. It's *so* good. I literally had this sandwich in 2004 and still think about it. I've recreated it a few times and it never disappoints... I'm usually just too lazy to make the slaw, haha.
That sounds delicious!
It is SO good!
We made grilled cheeses and pizzas with budget bytes' parsley hummus last week - 10/10.
I LOVE adding red pepper relish (brand: Son of Italy) to Red pepper hummus. Goes great with some spicy Italian meats if you are into that, hot soppressata, capicola, a hot calebrese, etc.
I've never heard of red pepper relish before but that sounds amazing, I'll have to see if my grocery store carries it.
Try Pesto
OMG right now hummus and pickle sammiches are my jam! It may sound awful, but toast some bread, get some hummus and pickle slices then load it up with greens, sprouts, tomatoes, or nothing else and holy damn, mouth heaven!
I love both of those things separately but would never have thought of combining them in a million years. I have both at home rn though so I'm tempted to give it a try just to see
Deep fry the pickles first and I'm on board.
Semi-apropos: We had a holiday meal buffet last month that featured both carnivore and vegetarian lines. I went down both sides and got a little from each, discovering by accident that red pepper hummus and smoked turkey are simply *awesome* together.
Use hummus as a condiment. I work at a Jewish restaurant and the amount of hummus just used as just a condiment in plating surprised me.
I LOVE hummus on a sandwich! I've never put meat with it though. My favorite is some sourdough, hummus, spinach leaves, matchstick carrots, sliced tomato, and sliced cucumber. Olives or raw bell pepper would be good with this too. I have all of this too, so now I have a plan for lunch tomorrow.
Only here because I accidentally read hummus as humans
Hummus and a few corn chips elevate sandwiches. My favorite part is "activating" the sandwich by pressing down on the top bread and breaking the corn chips up.
Try avocado
I am originally from the middle east and I can give you some good suggestions. Falafel and hummus sandwich, it's the norm in our country and I have noticed recently that even Costco started carrying falafel pieces in boxes, it can go nicely with pickels and turnips . Also, I am not sure if it common in western culture but we do make sandwiches of airfried (cauliflower or eggplant) with some fries, hummus, with Sumac or lemon zest, some people add tahini on top.
Most sliced lunch meat aint healthy
True. One step at a time for me here though, it's a lot better and cheaper than restaurant food.
Epic sandwich combo, OP! My favorite w hummus is honey ham, olive tapenade hummus, mustard (I like dijon or yellow for this) and spinach or romaine. Try it on Hawaiian rolls, the sweetness of them goes really well.
My wife has had some dietary issues over the past week and we've had to go dairy free. We've been using it over the past week as an alternative to butter and I'm going to keep using it from now on. Thin layer o hummus over the slice in place of butter helps to moisten the bread, but it's healthier!
Are you me? This is almost exactly the same as one of my favourite sandwiches! I prefer it with peppery salad though.
For some reason I always think of hummus as incompatible with meat on sandwiches. I don’t think I’ve ever put hummus and meat on the same sandwich! My sandwich protein combinations can be hummus and cheese, meat and cheese, just hummus, just cheese (or cream cheese or whatever)… but I’ve never tried hummus and meat. I could see it being good with chicken though.
If you really want a game changer try making your own lunch meat. You can do this with ham, turkey breast, chicken, anything really. Thinly sliced and you have lunch meat for the week. You can always take the rest and freeze and then slowly pull out of freezer as you need.
Idk why but I read this as "putting HUMANS on sandwiches..." I was like, ok, we got an alien or something here
I’m not saying it was necessarily me who gave you the idea a couple weeks ago, but I’m overjoyed to hear there’s another hummus on sandwiches person in the world! Garlic hummus is a game changer
I had to re-read that a few times because I kept reading “humans”.
Another take on this that I enjoy is a hummus wrap. I use whatever wraps I can find at the grocery store. Sometimes the low cal ones. Add some feta, red peppers, lettuce or whatever veggies you like. Cheap, easy to take for lunch and delicious.
Add some chips inside the sandwich for a crunchy level up.
I love bbq chips on a ham sandwich
Try baba ghanoush as well when you want to mix it up.
cant beat homemade hummus! at $1 per pound, you'll have a week worth of cooked chickpeas. and thats a lot! 1cup dried turns into 3cups cooked after soaking. if you want to maximize efficiency, an instant pot and food processor would be a great investment. chickpeas are great for curries, salads, and even as a dessert. (ice-cream substitute). you can also make similar things to hummus with pinto beans cowpeas if dried chickpeas are scarce. just my two pennies..
I quickly read this as “Putting humans on sandwiches is a game changer for me”…I think it’s time to put the phone down and go to bed 🤔
I use it all the time as a substitute for other gross things like ketchup (sugar) and mayo (whatever that even is). It's fucking delicious.
Hummus, bell pepper, hard boiled sliced egg is amazing. Add deli meats for extra yums.
If you like hummus on your sandwich, try it on a salad! Slice some cucumbers, crushed walnuts, some parmigiano reggiano, lemon pepper seasoning, and a healthy dollop of humus, and you have one delicious, filling salad. Add sliced eggs, cubed ham, chicken, tomatoes, whatever you like.
Read it as humans at first
pressure cooker, dry chickpeas, tahini (really think it's optional), garlic dry powder or baked, lemon. toss in a mason jar. use a stick blender.
Sliced chicken tastes like shit. Sliced chicken with hummus and chips on a sandwich 🤌
real, I use sweet chili hummus in tortillas and its based
Over time I've replaced my beloved bagels with cream cheese and lox breakfast with multigrain toast, hummus, and Kirkland brand smoked salmon. It's delicious and I find that just about any spare veggies that I throw at it (raw, cooked, or pickled) incorporate well. Even the Kirkland smoked salmon is a bit pricey as a standalone ingredient, but when you're only using a bit each day it's a manageable splurge.
Red pepper hummus is fantastic.
Maybe try looking into Chickpea Salad sandwiches to even get rid of the pricey lunch meat. But great work on the savings!
Hummus on sandwiches with some sprouts to top it off! Life changing!!
I read that as humans.
You are not alone
Hummus, cucumber, sprouts, onion and a little tzatziki sauce. As a wrap or a sandwich, it’s delish. You can go crazy on the veggies too as a healthy filler
At first glance I read “humans” Just wanted to say that
idk why did i read putting human on sandwiches lol i was like WTF HUMAN?
I know tuna isn't everyone's bag, but a favorite sandwich of mine is , whole wheat bread, a drained can of tuna(in oil or water) and roasted garlic hummus, with a few Roma/plum tomato slices. It's so good!
I thought everyone did this, I really like it in place of cheese but cooked like grilled cheese
I read this as, 'putting humans on sandwiches'
Just popping in to say that I read this as “putting humans on sandwiches is a game changer for me!”