2020 has introduced the world to several food trends on social media. From the initial days of lockdown to the unlock days, food trends never went out of the track. If you’re active on social media platforms, you might have come across the trend of Hummus. From food bloggers to fitness bloggers, you would find it on everyone’s plate.
For the past five years, hummus has become a popular staple on most restaurants’ menus and in homes throughout the world. This dish is vegan, fairly nutritious, and extremely versatile in flavor and ingredients used. We believe the hummus trend is here to stay.
Hummus is a Middle Eastern food. It is a dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas. Tahini (a ground sesame seed paste), lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic are added to the mashed beans for flavour. Not only is hummus delicious, but it is also versatile, packed with nutrients, and has been linked to many impressive health and nutritional benefits.
According to Healthline, a 100-gram (3.5-ounce) serving of hummus provides: