Hummus

[pontifex]

I just tried Hummus for the 1st time. It was Sabra brand, original flavor. I didn't think it was anything special. actually tasted quite bland. Would rather have a cheese dip.

So whats the big deal with hummus? why is it so popular?

 

[Buckeye269]

I really like hummus, but I like flavored my favorite is cracked red pepper hummus on deli style sandwiches.

 

[lxskllr]

It tastes good. If you make thicker hummus, you can make falafel out of it. That's good too.

 

[Matthiasa]

Regular, plain, hummus was bland... you don't say.
You need to add stuff to it to make it good, otherwise it is a semi healthy dip or spread when homemade.
The stuff you got well... not so much.

 

[slayer202]

you rather have cheese dip than hummus? I don't know if you understand the concept of hummus. among many other things

 

[chin311]

Just picked up some sabra buy 1 get 1 free @ publix!

I like the "supremely spicy", you're right though the plain kind is nothing great.

 

[dud]

I just tried Hummus for the 1st time. It was Sabra brand, original flavor. I didn't think it was anything special. actually tasted quite bland. Would rather have a cheese dip.

So whats the big deal with hummus? why is it so popular?

Try the supremely spicy variety. Add some crushed red pepper for some extra kick. if you don't like it at that point you never will. I have two containers in the fridge and going to buy 2 more this weekend (BOGO free).

 

[CrystalBay]

If a food processor is available, homemade is the way to go.

 

[Alienwho]

Hummus is amazing. i make my own but Sabra is really good. I prefer the original plain flavor.

Were you eating pita bread with it? Crackers and hummus don't do it man. It's got to be pita bread.

 

[PliotronX]

Spruce it up with a spice you like. Hummus is way healthier than cheese dip.

 

[Fritzo]

It does have a light flavor, but I love it. A lot of younger people's taste buds are blown out from "OMG SUPER XTRA BLAST FLAVOR" products and they can't taste some of the lighter stuff.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Baba Foods makes some great flavored hummus. I love their avocado & cilantro hummus. They sell it at Costco from time to time.

 

[lxskllr]

A lot of younger people's taste buds are blown out from "OMG SUPER XTRA BLAST FLAVOR" products and they can't taste some of the lighter stuff.

A lot of everyone is like that. Subtlety is lost on many people.

 

[vi edit]

The Sabra tuscan herb one with black pepper triscut crackers is delicious. It's a light flavor. We plow through the jumbo size tubs of it every other week.

 

[pontifex]

Hummus is amazing. i make my own but Sabra is really good. I prefer the original plain flavor.

Were you eating pita bread with it? Crackers and hummus don't do it man. It's got to be pita bread.

actually pretzels. it was like some kind of single serve thingy. i got that instead of buying a big container of it just to try it.

 

[pontifex]

you rather have cheese dip than hummus? I don't know if you understand the concept of hummus. among many other things

please school me, oh mighty, all-knowing one.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Hummus is all about the spices and like with most products, commercial hummus is woefully underseasoned. If you buy Sabra plain, add some extra cumin and garlic, a pinch of cayenne, some salt and a drizzle of good olive oil. It will make a world of difference. Or just make your own.

 

[slayer202]

please school me, oh mighty, all-knowing one.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nutrition

 

[Schfifty Five]

actually pretzels. it was like some kind of single serve thingy. i got that instead of buying a big container of it just to try it.

I don't think I've tried pretzels with hummus, but you should definitely give pita chips or raw vegetables a try with hummus. Those are good combos.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

i really like hummus, but i like flavored my favorite is cracked red pepper hummus on deli style sandwiches.

yesyesyes

 

[WelshBloke]

If a food processor is available, homemade is the way to go.

This.

Its piss easy to make and its pretty damn good if you make it yourself. (As long as you're not some sort of wuss that objects to raw garlic and chilli).

 

[AmdEmAll]

Just picked up some sabra buy 1 get 1 free @ publix!

I like the "supremely spicy", you're right though the plain kind is nothing great.

Same here.. got a bunch from publix and its the first time i've had Sabra. Its pretty dang good. Had the pine nut and jalepeno ones so far.. both delicious. Carrots and crackers are great dipped in.

 

[BladeVenom]

You need to spice it up.

 

[sixone]

I don't care for Sabra's plain hummus. Their roasted garlic hummus however, is garlic awesomeness.

 

[Gibsons]

Try Grandma's, not sure how widespread it is.

Hummus goes great with beer.