The Best Dips for Tempeh Snacks

September 2, 2026|Team TEMPTÉ

types of dip that tastes good with your tempeh snacks

Some snacks need a dip to make them interesting. We think TEMPTÉ can hold its own, but we're hardly going to turn down a bowl of hummus.

We've tried our baked tempeh snacks with all sorts of dips, and their nutty, savoury flavour makes them surprisingly versatile.

Here are a few combinations worth trying.

The crowd-pleasers

Hummus. A classic for a reason. Even better with a generous squeeze of lemon.

Whipped feta. Whip feta with yoghurt, olive oil and lemon until light and fluffy. Salty, tangy and rather addictive.

Baba ganoush. Roasted aubergine brings the smokiness, while tahini and garlic do the rest.

Tzatziki. The refreshing one. Cool cucumber, thick yoghurt and a garlicky kick.

Guacamole. Mashed avocado, lime and a little chilli if you like some heat. What's not to love?

For the more adventurous

Peanut sauce. Tempeh and peanut sauce already have a history together in Indonesian dishes such as gado-gado. A little chilli and lime wouldn't hurt, either.

Ajvar. A roasted red pepper relish, sometimes made with aubergine. Sweet, smoky and a little different from your usual dips.

Taramasalata. Creamy, salty and made with fish roe. Not the obvious choice, which is half the fun.

Miso butter. Softened butter mixed with a little miso. Rich, savoury and definitely one for fermentation enthusiasts.

Chilli crisp. Technically more of a topping than a dip. Try spooning a little over hummus or yoghurt for extra heat and crunch.

Is there anything that doesn't work?

Not much is off-limits. Sweeter sauces might divide opinion, and thinner dressings are easier to drizzle than scoop.

But flavour is personal. If you fancy dipping a savoury snack into something sweet, who's stopping you?

How to build a dipping spread

Three dips are plenty. Try one creamy, one tangy and one spicy, then let everyone find their favourite.

Serve the snacks separately to keep their crunch, and remember to keep dips that require refrigeration chilled until needed.

For something more substantial, TEMPTÉ is also rather good with cheese. We've covered a few other ideas in what to put on a cheese board.

The short version

Hummus, whipped feta, peanut sauce — take your pick. We've found our TEMPTÉ snacks get along with a good range of dips, and we're still discovering new combinations.

When we launch, bring your favourite dip. We'd love to know what you pair ours with 💗