Recipes for Hummus Commercially Packaged Sold Refrigerated Unopened

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

Hummus Veggie Wraps

Hummus Veggie Wraps

A delicious and healthy wrap that uses expired but safe hummus, reducing food waste.

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

Ingredients

  • 1 package whole wheat wraps
  • 1 cup expired but safe hummus
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Lay out the whole wheat wraps on a clean surface.
  2. 2. Spread a generous amount of expired but safe hummus evenly on each wrap.
  3. 3. Place the mixed vegetables evenly on top of the hummus.
  4. 4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
  5. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Roll up the wraps tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
  7. 7. Cut the wraps in half diagonally and serve.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Hummus Salad

Hummus Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with commercially packaged hummus that is slightly past expiration.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 package of commercially packaged hummus (sold refrigerated, unopened)
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Open the package of hummus and give it a good stir.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Add the hummus to the salad and gently toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Hummus Stuffed Mushrooms

Hummus Stuffed Mushrooms

An appetizing and easy-to-make recipe that utilizes expired but safe hummus to reduce food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 12 large mushrooms
  • 1 cup expired but safe hummus
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside.
  3. 3. Finely chop the mushroom stems.
  4. 4. In a bowl, combine the chopped mushroom stems, expired but safe hummus, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5. Stuff each mushroom cap with the hummus mixture, pressing it down gently.
  6. 6. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
  8. 8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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