What is International Hummus Day?
Every year on May 13th, hummus lovers gather to celebrate International Hummus Day. The day also raised concerns for this delectable dish that has been described as a cross-cultural phenomenon.
Hummus is an Arabic word that means chickpea. Despite the Arabic origins of hummus, some scholars believe this dish originated in Egypt. Despite this, other groups of people, including the Lebanese, Turks, Jews, and Syrians, have attempted to take credit for inventing hummus.
No matter who invented it, the basic recipe for hummus has remained the same through the years. Chickpeas, tahini (ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic are among the most common hummus dish. Some people like different types of hummus. These flavors include sun-dried tomato, spinach, and artichoke, red pepper, basil pesto, chipotle, roasted garlic, and lemon.
Every kind of hummus is considered a health food by many. Hummus packs a variety of vitamins and minerals in a single serving. Hummus contains folate, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and Vitamin B6 with each delectable bite. Hummus is also a low-carb diet that contains a plant-based protein.
Among the health benefits of hummus are::
