Make A DeliciousHummus Sandwich With This Recipe Template

Make A Hummus Sandwich With This Recipe Template

August 26, 2011 at 7:57 am · Filed under Bread-Crackers-Sandwiches, International Foods, Recipes, Tip Of The Day

[1] On whole wheat bread or whole wheat pita, a hummus sandwich is delicious and better for you (photo © Night And Day Images | iStock Photo).

Beet Hummus & Avocado Sandwich
[2] Beet hummus and avocado sandwich (photo © Anna Pelzer | Unsplash).

Hummus & Israeli Salad Sandwich
[3] Hummus sandwich with Israeli salad (photo © Panera).

Hummus wrap sandwich with chopped vegetables
[4] A hummus wrap with chopped vegetables (photo © Freunde Des Snacks | Unsplash).

Looking for a healthier sandwich? Try a hummus sandwich. It has nutrition* galore, no cholesterol (unless you add cheese or turkey), lots of fiber and the versatility to pair with other ingredients for a different hummus sandwich every day of the month.

So enjoy a simple hummus and cucumber sandwich in pita, or become a creative sandwich artist with this list of sandwich ideas.

> International Hummus Day is May 13th.

> The history of hummus.

> 18 creative hummus recipes.

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR HUMMUS

There are so many different flavors of hummus that you can choose from dozens, including artichoke, garlic, horseradish, jalapeño, olive, pesto, red pepper and sundried tomato.

Add fresh veggies: arugula, lettuce, mixed leaf lettuces, sliced bell pepper, spinach leaves, watercress, etc.

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR BREAD

Go for a good-for-you bread: whole wheat bread/roll/pita or other whole grain bread (look for the ingredients: corn, flax seed, hemp, oats, rye, spelt (farro) or whole wheat).

STEP 3: CHOOSE YOUR ADD-ONS

Here are 20+ items, both savory and sweet, to ad to your hummus sandwich.

Almond slices, chopped pecans or other favorite nut

Apple or pear matchsticks

Avocado slices

Cheese: crumbled feta cheese, a slice of Jarlsberg or other Swiss cheese, shaved goat or sheep cheese

Dried fruit: blueberries, cherries, cranberries or chopped dried apricots

Cucumber slices

Grilled veggies (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, zucchini)

Edamame

Herbs: chopped fresh basil, cilantro, dill, oregano, parsley, tarragon, thyme

Heat: chopped or pickled jalapeños or other chile, dried chipotle powder, fresh-ground peppercorns

Microgreens

Pickled vegetable slices (we like pickled carrots; see this easy recipe for any pickled vegetables or herbs, like pickled garlic)

Roasted red peppers (pimiento) from jars

Shredded carrots or red cabbage

Sliced or chopped olives

Spices (caraway seed, cumin, toasted sesame seeds, za’atar)

Sprouts

Sweet onion, diced

Tomato slices or chopped dried tomatoes

Turkey or ham slices

Other fresh veggies: lettuce, mixed leaf lettuces, sliced bell pepper, spinach leaves

What else would you add to this list?

Let us know, and enjoy your sandwich!

FOOD TRIVIA

In Arabic, hummus means “chickpea,” the principal ingredient of hummus.

Falafel means “fluffy.”

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*Hummus is loaded with vitamins and minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc; vitamins B6, C, E, folate, K and thiamin [B1]), plus 20 essential amino acids. It is low-glycemic. The add-ons are also rich in nutrition. The calories in hummus: 27 per tablespoon, according to Caloriecount.about.com.

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