Did you know that National Hummus Day is almost upon us? On May 21, Americans can celebrate this chickpea dip with friends and family or just enjoy a pita wrap or delicious dip themselves. Hummus is considered heart healthy in addition to being tasty, so it makes sense that there would be an entire day dedicated to this nutritious food.
To help you get started with your National Hummus Day celebrations, here are three ideas you can use to enjoy a hummus of your own.
Try a New Hummus Spread Flavor
While plain hummus is all well and good, there are so many different flavors out there that it doesn’t make sense not to try them all. Head to your local supermarket and find a variety that you’ve never tasted before. If you buy hummus at your local grocery store, check for deals through coupons or other promotions. That’s great news if you’ve been putting off trying spinach and artichoke or roasted garlic hummus dip!
Make Your Own Hummus
Whether or not your a wiz in the kitchen doesn’t matter. There are plenty of easy hummus recipes online that you can use to whip up a batch of your own delicious hummus spread. Items you will absolutely need include chickpeas, tahini, salt, pepper, garlic, and other spices to taste. However, from there you can get creative and add any other ingredients from chipotle peppers to make a spicy hummus dip to ingredients like pine nuts, wasabi, roasted vegetables, and more. Those with a sweet tooth can get adventurous and make
Throw a Party
If you and your friends like to eat hummus, why not make a party out of it? Have everyone bring their favorite type of hummus spread or dip, whether they’ve made their own or bought their go-to flavor at the store. This gives everyone the opportunity to get creative, and you can even mix up snacks for dipping, too.
Need an excuse to start eating hummus? Well, May 13 is also International Hummus Day, with celebrations happening all over the world. So don’t delay your craving for hummus — celebrate in any way you want to with this tasty and versatile dish.