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15 Substitutes for Lemon Juice in Hummus

Lemon juice is often used in hummus because of its high acidity, which helps balance out the flavors of other ingredients like chickpeas and tahini.
But there are plenty more options that work well as alternatives!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • White vinegar
  • Cilantro
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • White Wine Vinegar
  • Lime Juice
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Rice Wine Vinegar
  • Malt Vinegar
  • Sherry Vinegar
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Orange Juice
  • Spice
  • Pickle brine
  • Citric acid
  • Sour cream/Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Pick your favorite alternative from this list to use instead of lemon juice.
  • Prepare the rest of your ingredients.
  • Be ready to enjoy your hummus in no time!
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