Although hummus gets all the publicity, just about any bean mashed up with garlic and spices makes a tasty and versatile paste.
As with hummus, the uses are only limited to your imagination. Consider using as a dip for vegetables and chips, as a sandwich spread, or even eating by the spoonful. Be sure to experiment with different spices and beans. To get you started, here are some examples:
Sprout Hummus (ok, this one is actually made with sprouted peas, but you could do the same with beans)
Green Surprise Dip Want an even bigger health kick? Consider adding some kale or spinach to the mix.
Once you’ve had a chance to experiment for awhile, you’ll probably come up with a favorite that will become your staple.
What’s YOUR secret to great hummus?
Not sure if I’ve ever had hummus (why do I always think of soil when I see that word?). I might have had it at one particular work meeting that included a boxed lunch. Didn’t know what that stuff was, but I wasn’t overly impressed. I did not clean my plate. So what is the definition of hummus? Anything with ground up beans? Does hummus = dip with beans in it?
great question! Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern dip made of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and garlic. As you can imagine, lots of variations are possible as people localize the flavors and adjust to their own taste preferences.
I use a recipe I got in Israel, and before that trip I never liked Hummus, but now we eat it all the time! So yummy!