Every year, International Hummus Day is celebrated by hummus lovers on 13 May. The day aims to discuss and promote Middle Eastern food that is healthy and manages to pack a lot of vitamins and minerals. Usually liked with flatbreads like pita, these delicious dips are one of a kind that are sure to thrill your taste buds. Whether you’re eating it with pita bread, adding it to your favorite sandwich or wrap, you know there’s something really good that binds you with its taste.
Typically, classic hummus recipes combine steamed chickpeas, sesame tahini sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper—all to a thick paste. However, the concept is versatile and allows you to add different ingredients and make something tasty or quick as per your needs.
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On International Hummus Day, take a look at these 7 Hummus Recipes:
1) Hummus with Coriander
If you’re looking for a basic hummus recipe, try this one. Hummus with Coriander can be prepared in just 20 minutes and with easily available ingredients at home. This is a delicious dip you won’t regret.
2) zucchini hummus
do you like zucchini? Well, if you do then this recipe is a must try. Plus, summer squash is probably one of the most versatile foods you can find this season. Zucchini can be eaten raw or cooked and is extremely beneficial for your health. Give your summer indulgences a healthy twist with Zucchini Hummus.
3) Spicy Green Pea and Olive Hummus
If you like the popular Middle Eastern dip spicy, this should be your pick. Spicy Green Pea Olive Hummus has the properties of green peas which are rich in protein, tahini paste, olives, mustard and lemon juice.
4) beet hummus
This bright looking pink beet hummus is gorgeous in terms of texture and flavor. The taste of chickpeas, curd and lemon is good with the taste of beetroot. You can also store it for later.
5) Basil Pesto Hummus
This recipe is deliciously rich and creamy and is perfect to spread with your sandwich of choice. Hummus can be topped with red chili powder and fresh basil leaves. Serve it with crunchy toast and you will keep asking for more.
6) red chili hummus
This dip is made from fresh red capsicum. Adding a generous amount of roasted bell pepper is a great way to give your hummus a delectable makeover. The best part is that it hardly takes 15 minutes to make.
7) Edamame and Wasabi Hummus
Edamame is basically young soybeans that are harvested before they are ripe. Wasabi is popularly used for making sushi. To make edamame and wasabi hummus, all you have to do is take a blender and add all the ingredients including edamame beans, wasabi, tahini, lemon juice, red radish, garlic, kachra and flaxseed and blend them all. into a fine paste. Your dip is ready.
Make these different types of hummus and enjoy with your breakfast or meal.