Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for roasted red pepper hummus
Best swap for roasted red pepper hummus: Plain hummus, 1:1; stir in a tablespoon of roasted red pepper or smoked paprika for closer flavor.
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 Roasted Red Pepper Hummus?
The best swap for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is Plain Hummus, 1:1; stir in a tablespoon of roasted red pepper or smoked paprika for closer flavor. Another option is White Bean Dip, 1:1; add roasted pepper; similar creamy texture. The table below also lists Plain Hummus with Blended Roasted Red Pepper, Muhammara and Baba Ganoush, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Plain hummus | 1:1; stir in a tablespoon of roasted red pepper or smoked paprika for closer flavor |
| White bean dip | 1:1; add roasted pepper; similar creamy texture |
| Plain hummus with blended roasted red pepper | 2 tbsp drained jarred pepper blended into 1 cup hummus; this is the product itself |
| Muhammara | 1:1; a roasted red pepper and walnut dip, so the pepper flavor is closer and the texture coarser Diet and health: Many recipes, Serious Eats' among them, thicken it with breadcrumbs, which adds wheat to the walnuts; check a store-bought label. |
| Baba ganoush | 1:1; smoky eggplant instead of chickpea, thinner and less sweet |
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)
- Serious Eats, Muhammara (Syrian Red Bell Pepper Dip) (opens in a new tab)
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