Recipes for Hummus Commercially Packaged Sold Refrigerated Opened

Safe ways to use hummus commercially packaged sold refrigerated opened past its expiration date

Hummus Vegetable Wrap

Hummus Vegetable Wrap

A refreshing and healthy wrap that makes use of expired hummus and various vegetables.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup expired hummus
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the whole wheat tortillas on a clean surface.
  2. Spread the expired hummus evenly over each tortilla.
  3. Layer the shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives on top of the hummus.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Roll up the tortillas tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
  6. Slice each wrap in half and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Hummus Stuffed Mushrooms

Hummus Stuffed Mushrooms

A delicious and easy recipe that uses expired hummus to create a flavorful stuffing for mushrooms.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 8 large mushrooms
  • 1 cup expired hummus
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine the expired hummus, grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fill each mushroom cap with the hummus mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Finely chop the mushroom stems and sprinkle them over the stuffed mushrooms.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Hummus Pasta Salad

Hummus Pasta Salad

A refreshing and easy-to-make pasta salad with commercially packaged hummus

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 250g pasta
  • 1 cup commercially packaged hummus (refrigerated, opened)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the hummus, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss gently until well combined.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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