Healthy Vegan Hummus Bowls
Last Updated on May 17, 2024 by Annie
Creamy, crunchy, fresh, and flavorful, these healthy vegan hummus bowls are the perfect light lunch or veggie packed snack your day needs! Made with plain hummus and a cucumber and tomato salad, this quick hummus bowl comes together in 10 minutes or less.
These simple vegan hummus bowls were inspired by the Kathleen Ashmore from Kat Can Cook‘s cottage cheese bowls she often shares in her stories/what I eat in a day.
My husband is an avid cottage cheese consumer and I wanted to surprise him with a meal that showcased the versatility of cottage cheese.
As someone who did not eat cottage cheese before going dairy-free and definitely does not eat it now that I am dairy-free, I wanted to make something similar to go along with a cottage cheese bowl for my husband.
The vegan hummus bowl has all of the flavor and vegetable packed goodness of the cottage cheese bowl without any of the dairy. As an added bonus both of my toddlers love eating a deconstructed version of this recipe which has made lunch prep a dream!
Why We Love this Vegan Hummus Bowl Recipe
Aside from this recipe ticking all of the boxes for the various eaters in our family, here are just a few more reasons we love making these hummus bowls.
- Easy to prep. Use store-bought hummus for quick and easy hummus bowl prep.
- No bake. This is perfect for keeping the oven and stove off and your kitchen clean up simple.
- Fresh and filling. Loaded with crisp vegetables and creamy hummus this simple vegan hummus bowl is a refreshing meal that keeps you full all day long.
Vegan Changes to Hummus Bowls
There are a few things you will want to keep in mind when you make these healthy vegan hummus bowls.
- Check ingredients on your hummus and pita chips. Be sure you are using dairy-free or vegan hummus and pita chips when you assemble this recipe.
- Top with vegan feta cheese crumbles. Some brands you might consider trying include:
How to Make Healthy Vegan Hummus Bowls
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Grape Tomatoes– Cut into halves.
- Cucumber– Diced into bite sized pieces.
- Olive Oil– Used to marinate the tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Seasoning– A blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, dill, and parsley season the vegetables.
- Hummus– I used a plain store-bought hummus for this recipe.
- Garnishes and Sides– Pita chips, vegan feta cheese, olives, and fresh parsley top this hummus bowl beautifully.
Step-by-Step Directions for Healthy Hummus Bowls
- Prepare tomatoes: Wash and dry a pint of grape tomatoes. Slice the grape tomatoes in half and place in a medium-sized bowl.
- Prepare cucumber: Wash and dry a cucumber. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl of tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cucumber and tomato bowl.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried dill, and dried parsley to the bowl.
- Mix together: Using a spoon or a rubber spatula mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, and seasoning together. Set to the side.
- Scoop hummus: In a shallow bowl, add 1/2 cup of hummus.
- Top with cucumber and tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and top with parsley, vegan feta crumbles, and a side of pita bread or pita chips.
- Enjoy!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
You do not need fancy kitchen tools to make this simple hummus bowl recipe. Some tools you might find helpful include:
- Kitchen Knife– For chopping the tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Mixing bowls– Used to toss together the cucumber and tomato mixture.
- Shallow bowls– Great for serving the hummus bowls.
Serving Vegan Hummus Bowls
When you get ready to dish out these vegan hummus bowls, here are some additional garnishes and sides to serve with your hummus bowls.
- Air Fryer Pita Chips
- Pita bread
- Marinated olives
- Vegan feta crumbles
- Fresh parsley
- Sliced bell peppers
Storing and Meal Prep for Healthy Vegan Hummus Bowls
For this healthy lunch recipe, I would highly recommend keeping the parts of these healthy vegan hummus bowls separate until you plan to eat it.
- Marinated tomato mixture– Keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Hummus– Store in the packaging it came in up to 7 days after opening.
- Meal Prep– If you want to make this for a lunch meal prep I would suggest using a bento box that allows two compartments, one for the hummus and a second for the tomato mixture.
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Healthy Vegan Hummus Bowls
Creamy, flavorful, and filling, these healthy vegan hummus bowls are packed with fresh vegetables, plain hummus, and crunchy pita chips.
Ingredients
- 1 pint Grape Tomatoes cut in half
- 1 Cucumber copped into bite sized pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Dill
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 16 ounces Hummus
Instructions
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Wash and dry a pint of grape tomatoes. Slice the grape tomatoes in half and place in a medium-sized bowl.
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Wash and dry a cucumber. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl of tomatoes.
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Drizzle 2 Tablespoons olive oil over the cucumber and tomato bowl. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried dill, and ¼ teaspoon dried parsley to the bowl.
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Using a spoon or a rubber spatula mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, and seasoning together. Set to the side.
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In a shallow bowl, add 1/2 cup of hummus. Top with ¼ of the cucumber and tomato mixture.
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Drizzle with additional olive oil and top with parsley, vegan feta crumbles, and a side of pita bread or pita chips and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
When you get ready to serve the hummus bowls, here are some ideas for additional toppings you might enjoy adding!
- Air Fryer Pita Chips
- Pita bread
- Marinated olives
- Vegan feta crumbles
- Fresh parsley
- Sliced bell peppers
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