Traces of Hummus date back to various civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Some historical Egyptian texts refer to a fava bean puree seasoned with oil and spices, considered an important energy source for workers. Over the centuries, the recipe evolved and was perfected, with the introduction of chickpeas instead of fava beans and tahini, made from toasted and ground sesame seeds. The use of tahini is essential to give Hummus its characteristic creamy texture and unique flavor. Hummus has become a staple food of Middle Eastern cuisine, spreading throughout the Mediterranean basin and beyond. Each country has developed its own variant, adding typical local ingredients such as roasted peppers, beets, green olives, or fresh mint. Hummus is much more than a simple sauce. It is a food rich in valuable nutrients for our body: plant-based proteins with high biological value, fibers that promote intestinal transit and help to feel full longer, monounsaturated fats beneficial for cardiovascular health, and B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and phosphorus. Hummus is extremely versatile in the kitchen. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer accompanied by fresh vegetables, as a sauce for wraps and vegetarian sandwiches or with falafel, as a dressing for first courses like cold pasta, couscous, or grain salads, or as a healthy and nutritious snack accompanied by whole grain crackers or pita bread. Store in the refrigerator at 2-4°C.
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Traces of Hummus date back to various civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Some historical Egyptian texts refer to a fava bean puree seasoned with oil and spices, considered an important energy source for workers. Over the centuries, the recipe evolved and was perfected, with the introduction of chickpeas instead of fava beans and tahini, made from toasted and ground sesame seeds. The use of tahini is essential to give Hummus its characteristic creamy texture and unique flavor. Hummus has become a staple food of Middle Eastern cuisine, spreading throughout the Mediterranean basin and beyond. Each country has developed its own variant, adding typical local ingredients such as roasted peppers, beets, green olives, or fresh mint. Hummus is much more than a simple sauce. It is a food rich in valuable nutrients for our body: plant-based proteins with high biological value, fibers that promote intestinal transit and help to feel full longer, monounsaturated fats beneficial for cardiovascular health, and B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and phosphorus. Hummus is extremely versatile in the kitchen. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer accompanied by fresh vegetables, as a sauce for wraps and vegetarian sandwiches or with falafel, as a dressing for first courses like cold pasta, couscous, or grain salads, or as a healthy and nutritious snack accompanied by whole grain crackers or pita bread. Store in the refrigerator at 2-4°C.
