Easy Hummus Toast Ideas

Name: Easy Hummus Toast Ideas
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 slice whole grain bread (or gluten-free bread); 2 tablespoons Perfect Oil Free Hummus (or your favorite hummus); toppings of choice (choose 1 or 2); garnish of choice (choose 1 or 2); fresh cracked black pepper; cucumber slices; tomato slices or halved grape tomatoes; carrot ribbons; thinly sliced radishes; sliced avocado; sliced mushrooms; diced bell peppers; leafy greens: arugula, fresh spinach, baby kale; sliced red or green onion; chopped nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios; chopped seeds: hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds; pickled red onions; fresh chopped herbs: dill, parsley, cilantro, thyme; sprinkle of nutritional yeast; drizzle of balsamic vinegar; squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice

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Hummus Toast is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It’s well-balanced, satisfying, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Can easily be made gluten-free and oil-free. Make the hummus ahead of time or use store-bought to make any of these Hummus Toast Ideas in 5 minutes or less!

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These Easy Hummus Toast Ideas are like simpler versions of my Veggie Hummus Sandwich. Instead of packing in all the vegetables in one hearty sandwich, choose just one (or two) and pair it with a garnish.

Hummus Toast makes a great breakfast or snack or even a light lunch or dinner. Pair it with soup or salad for a heartier meal.

You could even top crostini with hummus and toppings for an easy party appetizer, just like I do with my Avocado Bruschetta.

The possibilities are endless. Which one will you choose first?

Table of Contents hide

1 Ingredients you need

2 How to make hummus toast

3 Topping ideas

4 Storage

5 Pro tips and tricks

6 FAQs

7 More easy vegan breakfast ideas

8 Easy Hummus Toast Ideas

Ingredients you need

Recipe ingredients arrayed in individual bowls.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

Bread ~ Choose a hearty bread that can stand up to the hummus and toppings. I like Ezekiel sprouted grain breads or Trader Joe’s Super Seed Bread. You could also choose a sourdough bread or even a gluten-free bread.

Toast the bread for a great texture contrast from the creamy hummus.

Hummus ~ I’m partial to my Perfect Oil Free Hummus, but you could use any savory variety. Homemade hummus or store-bought will work.

Other hummus varieties to try

While we are focusing on savory hummus toast ideas in this article, you could do a sweet hummus toast if you want. Try my Sweet Pumpkin Hummus with banana slices, toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of cinnamon!

Veggies ~ There are so many options for veggies. Cucumbers, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, leafy greens (arugula, fresh spinach, baby kale, etc.), bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, corn, red onion, green onion, avocado, mushrooms, etc.

Raw is quickest, but if you have time and prefer to sauté or roast the veggies, go for it.

Crunch ~ Nuts or seeds add a nice crunch. Walnuts, almonds, pecans, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. I usually just throw them on raw, but you can toast them for a deeper flavor if you prefer.

Extras ~ Finish off any of these toast variations with fresh cracked black pepper, pickled red onions, microgreens, red pepper flakes, a dash of hot sauce or sriracha, chopped fresh herbs (like parsley, dill, or cilantro), everything bagel seasoning, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice or lime juice), or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

How to make hummus toast

Three slices of toasted breads on a wooden serving board. — 1

Spreading hummus on toast with a small red spatula. — 1

Toast the bread.

Spread the hummus.

Add the toppings.

Sprinkle the garnish.

Topping ideas

Piece of toast with hummus, cucumbers, red onions, and pumpkin seeds.

Anything you think sounds good will likely work. Here are some of our favorite hummus toast combinations.

Cucumber, red onion, pumpkin seeds, fresh dill
Arugula, tomato slices, fresh basil
Carrot ribbons, walnuts, fresh thyme (I love this combo using leftover roasted rainbow carrots! I slice the carrots in to coins and toast the walnuts. The BEST!)

For a different take, try one of these spreads instead of hummus: vegan ricotta, sun-dried tomato spread, pumpkin seed pesto, or veggie cream cheese.

Hummus toast topped with carrot ribbons and chopped walnuts.

Storage

Hummus toast is best eaten immediately. I recommend only prepping the ingredients you will eat right away.

Leftover ingredients should all be stored separately.

Pro tips and tricks

~ Toast the bread for a texture contrast from the creamy hummus.

~ Use your favorite savory hummus variety.

~ Make the hummus ahead of time (or use store-bought) to make this recipe in just 5 minutes!

~ Use different topping variations each time so you don’t get bored.

~ For gluten-free hummus toast, simply choose a gluten-free bread.

~ For oil-free option, choose an oil-free bread and an oil-free hummus.

Hummus toast topped with two slices of tomato and arugula.

FAQs

Which bread is best for hummus toast?

A sturdy, hearty bread is best for this toast recipe. You want something that will stand up to the creamy hummus and all the toppings. I like a sprouted whole grain variety, but a gluten-free bread will also work.

Is it OK to eat hummus for breakfast?

Of course! Hummus provides protein, fiber, healthy fats, and many vitamins and minerals. [source] Paired with whole grain bread and vegetables, like in this hummus toast recipe, it’s a filling, nutritious breakfast to start your day.

What kind of hummus is best for breakfast toast?

I like to use a basic hummus recipe for making this vegan breakfast toast so the flavors don’t compete with the veggies and toppings. However, you can use whatever savory variety of hummus you like best. Roasted red pepper hummus, sun dried tomato hummus, garlic hummus, lemon herb hummus, etc. will all work.

More easy vegan breakfast ideas

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For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!