TIP OF THE DAY: Hummus Beyond Dipping
We are a huge fan of hummus. We can easily eat one 8-ounce package a day. We often make a meal of hummus and crudités. It’s a nutritious* meal when we don’t want to cook or eat anything more elaborate.
But there’s so much more to do with this versatile spread than dipping vegetables or pita chips, or garnishing falafel. Here are some of the ways we’ve used it. Feel free to add your own! 20+ WAYS TO USE HUMMUS BEYOND DIPPING Hummus For Breakfast ________________ *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. Calories are 27 per tablespoon, according to Caloriecount.about.com. |
Serve crunchy hummus cucumber cups with wine or cocktails. Photo courtesy Eat Well Enjoy Life. |
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Use hummus on a sandwich instead of mustard or mayo, and check out these 20+ variations on a hummus sandwich. |
Hummus For Lunch Or Dinner
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Hummus For Appetizers & Snacks
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