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Published: August 18, 2006
Enjoying a little hummus is a great way to start a meal. It contains absolutely no saturated fat, cholesterol or sugar and is a healthy alternative to deep-fried appetizers or ones rich in heavy creams or cheese. Unlike these appetizers, hummus is satisfying without being overfilling.
Hummus originated in the Middle East and is a combination of chickpea paste and tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds.
Flavored with olive oil, it can be accompanied by many spices and herbs.
Traditionally served as a spread with flatbread or pita bread, hummus can also be served as a dip with fresh vegetables. Proper etiquette when enjoying this Middle Eastern dish with flatbread is to place a dollop onto your plate. Break off small sections of the flatbread and spread a small amount on each piece. Never spread hummus on an entire piece of flatbread and consume it as a whole. Instead, eat small, bite-size portions and never one large piece.
A dollop of hummus also should be placed on a plate when consuming it with vegetables. Small pieces of vegetables can be dipped into the hummus, although larger pieces of vegetables should have the hummus spread onto the surface. Avoid dipping these larger vegetables. Follow this rule whether dining out or enjoying the dish as an appetizer in someone's home.
Garlic, lemon juice and paprika are the most common ingredients to accompany hummus. Many restaurants will flavor this appetizer with roasted red peppers, scallions and dill. Parsley, pine nuts and chili peppers can also be added to intensify its flavor. By adding these ingredients, your options of wine pairings are limitless.
A spicy hummus will go best with a fruity blush wine, while the lemon-flavored treat is spectacular with a dry Chardonnay. If the spread is served plain, not accompanied with fruits or vegetables and is served strictly with flatbread, a red wine will compliment it well. When prepared this way, pair the dish with a Pinot Noir, Beaujolais or Rhone blends.
Hummus originated in the Middle East and is a combination of chickpea paste and tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds.
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Traditionally served as a spread with flatbread or pita bread, hummus can also be served as a dip with fresh vegetables. Proper etiquette when enjoying this Middle Eastern dish with flatbread is to place a dollop onto your plate. Break off small sections of the flatbread and spread a small amount on each piece. Never spread hummus on an entire piece of flatbread and consume it as a whole. Instead, eat small, bite-size portions and never one large piece.
A dollop of hummus also should be placed on a plate when consuming it with vegetables. Small pieces of vegetables can be dipped into the hummus, although larger pieces of vegetables should have the hummus spread onto the surface. Avoid dipping these larger vegetables. Follow this rule whether dining out or enjoying the dish as an appetizer in someone's home.
Garlic, lemon juice and paprika are the most common ingredients to accompany hummus. Many restaurants will flavor this appetizer with roasted red peppers, scallions and dill. Parsley, pine nuts and chili peppers can also be added to intensify its flavor. By adding these ingredients, your options of wine pairings are limitless.
A spicy hummus will go best with a fruity blush wine, while the lemon-flavored treat is spectacular with a dry Chardonnay. If the spread is served plain, not accompanied with fruits or vegetables and is served strictly with flatbread, a red wine will compliment it well. When prepared this way, pair the dish with a Pinot Noir, Beaujolais or Rhone blends.
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