The Accidental Vegetarian passes along some tricks on “making hummus you want to bathe in,” as well as turning what we in the States usually think of as a dip into a meal. Quality ingredients, as always, is the number one priority. Letting it rest, very important. And some good-looking recipes for hummus cousins: ful (Egyptian/Sudanese breakfast made with fava beans) and harissa, a North African hot sauce/paste.
While hummus as a meal might seem alien to those who relegate it to a dip for carrot sticks, it actually makes perfect sense. Think of polenta, risotto, grits or mashed potatoes - all creamy counterpoints or a base for a rich dish or stew. But garbanzo beans also are a great source of dietary fiber, calcium and protein.
Check it out at “Mediterranean meal elevates hummus from dip to dinner”
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