Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for hummus
Best swap for hummus: White bean dip, 1:1; blend cannellini beans with lemon and olive oil.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy

What can I use instead of Hummus?
The best swap for Hummus is White Bean Dip, 1:1; blend cannellini beans with lemon and olive oil. Another option is Baba Ganoush, 1:1; eggplant-based, smokier flavor. A third option is Avocado Spread, 1:1; richer, works as a dip or spread. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| White bean dip | 1:1; blend cannellini beans with lemon and olive oil |
| Baba ganoush | 1:1; eggplant-based, smokier flavor |
| Avocado spread | 1:1; richer, works as a dip or spread |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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