Kick store-bought hummus to the side and whip up one of these delicious homemade dips for your pita chips.
12 Amazing Dips that Pair with Pita Chip
Updated on Aug. 21, 2024
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Baked Asparagus Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Since I'm from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese—two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. —Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 120 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Zippy Curry Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone eats their vegetables when this creamy dip is served alongside them. The curry flavor gets stronger the longer the dip stands, so I like to make it in advance. —Priscilla Steffke, Wausau, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 137 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Warm Broccoli Cheese Dip
Total Time
2 hours 45 min
Servings
5.50 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
When my family gathers for a party, someone serves this flavorful, creamy dip. Everyone loves its zip from the jalapeno pepper and the crunch of the broccoli. —Barbara Maiol, Conyers, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 47 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 cups (120 chips)
From the Recipe Creator:
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. —Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 178 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Mushroom Caponata
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a lovely appetizer when served with crostini, pita bread, bagel chips or crackers. I've also used it as a topping over a salad of mixed greens. This mushroom version of a caponata is a twist on the traditional eggplant one.—Julia Cotton, Pacific Palisades, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 53 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My son taught me how to make hummus, which is a tasty and healthy alternative to calorie-filled dips. Fresh roasted red bell peppers make it special. —Nancy Watson-Pistole, Shawnee, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 113 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1 starch.
Explore these healthy dip options to snack on all week if you are curious about trying out more!
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Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 cups (48 chips)
From the Recipe Creator:
I have a massive herb garden in the summer, with an abundance of chives. This cream-cheesy dip helps use them up. Make it a few days in advance for best flavor. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip with 3 chips (calculated without vegetables): 210 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Garlic Bean Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every day. This dip is one of our favorite ways to eat them. —Nancy Testin, Harrington, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 102 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Seven-Layer Mediterranean Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I like traditional seven-layer Mexican dip, but I love Mediterranean ingredients even more. When I made this mashup, my husband wolfed it down. And he won’t even touch hummus or Greek olives on their own! —Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without pita chips): 91 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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White Bean Hummus
Total Time
5 min
Servings
10 servings (1-1/4 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The beans pack a lot of protein so it's a healthy snack for kids. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Mediterranean Layered Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and easy dip begins with purchased hummus. It's then flavored with the Mediterranean flavors of feta cheese, olives and lemon.
—Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables or chips): 83 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Loaded Veggie Dip
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with veggies and bursting with flavor, this chunky dip is sure to be a hit at your next party. Be sure to serve it with a thick cracker that can be used as a scoop. —Patrice Slaughter, Palm Bay, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without crackers and chips): 133 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
