Ah…May 13th…National Hummus Day — a day to celebrate the deliciousness of this beloved Middle Eastern spread. The usual ingredients in hummus are simple: cooked or mashed chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic. While the ‘original hummus’ is simply amazing and fun to make at home, Sabra hummus kicks it up a notch and has flavors that include Pine Nut, Lemon Twist, Basil Pesto, Roasted Garlic, Supremely Spicy (mah fav!), and Roasted Red Pepper to name a few. I used the Sabra Original hummus in this Crescent Wrapped Mediterranean Chicken and as my Dad would say, it was “da bomb!” In March during National Nutrition Month I spoke with over twenty-five 9th grade health classes about basic nutrition and was surprised to find out that many of them ate hummus! It is kind of trendy now a days I think, but when I was in high school it was certainly not the thing to eat. Most of them just thought it was a dip (which yes, it technically is) but did not realize it is a great plant based protein and offers a host of nutritional benefits. [Tweet “#AD Celebrate National Hummus Day May 13th with this easy Crescent Wrapped Mediterranean Chicken appetizer! #Sponsored #TheRecipeRedux”]
Hummus benefits
It is made from chickpeas making it a rich plant based protein and high in fiber.It includes a winning combination of micronutrients such as iron, folate, and B vitamins. It is a great option for vegetarians and vegans due to the vitamin B found in hummus!Contains carbohydrates which may give you that extra boost of energy you need!The fiber content will also give you a feeling of satiety.
Happiness = Hummus, especially with Sabra Hummus!
Many times hummus is used just for dipping and I wanted to incorporate it differently into a recipe! I thought of this crescent idea because when I am out to eat at a Mediterranean restaurant I find myself always dipping my chicken into the hummus in the middle of the table. I thought hey, why not make it an actual appetizer?! As a kid growing up, my mom would sometimes cook with crescent rolls and she always told me you can fill them with anything so I gave this recipe a go and it was a hit. (Moms are always right!). Celebrate your love for National Hummus Day (May 13th!) with these yummy hand held appetizers! Did you make this recipe? Tag @krolls_korner on Instagram or send me a pic, I’d love to see! Let’s Connect!
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