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Go Mediterranean with Sabra

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I don’t recall when I tasted hummus for the first time, years ago… all I remember is that it was a revelation. Creamy and smooth; light, yet rich at the same time. There’s nothing else like it. The best thing is that hummus is kid-friendly. My toddler eats it like it’s chocolate pudding, licking it off a spoon. Giving her crackers or pita bread to dip into the hummus is pointless, as she just licks it off until the bread is too soggy to be any good. Sometimes, when I’m not watching, she’ll just use her fingers to get whatever is left in the tub!

There are a few brands of hummus available at the grocery store, but my favorite by far is Sabra. Its hummus doesn’t leave me with a funny aftertaste like one of its competitors, and it’s the perfect consistency. The nice big tub is a huge plus.

Sabra hummus is available in a variety of flavors and convenient sizes – 7oz., 10oz or 14oz. tubs or convenient “To Go” packs. A few of their 13 flavor varieties include:

  • Classic Hummus: High-quality cooked and pureed chickpeas, a touch of garlic and tahini (ground sesame seeds) for a smooth and creamy spread.
  • Hummus with Roasted Pine Nuts: Lightly roasted pine nuts is nestled in Classic Hummus.
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Bits of red pepper complement the rich texture of hummus.
  • Chunky Hummus: Grinding is minimized to give the hummus more bite and bold flavor.
  • Roasted Garlic Hummus: An abundance of finely roasted garlic in Classic Hummus.
  • Greek Olive Hummus: Green and Black olives are paired with Classic Hummus.

Not only are Sabra products delicious, they are also nutritious, with no trans-fats or cholesterol. Chickpeas – the main ingredient of Sabra hummus – are a great source of fiber. Some ideas of how to use hummus:

  • Serve hummus and pita bread instead of chips and sour cream.
  • Substitute hummus for mayonnaise in tuna or chicken salad.
  • Substitute hummus for cream cheese or butter on a bagel.
  • Make a hummus sandwich (my girls love this!)
  • Use it to thicken soups.
  • Spread it on prepared pizza dough, top with veggies and cheese, and you’ve got hummus pizza!

Sabra doesn’t just sell hummus, however. They offer a complete line of authentic Mediterranean dips, appetizers and spreads that are perfect for lunch, a tasty snack or entertaining family and friends.

  • Sabra Fresh Dips: Made with creamy Mediterranean–style yogurt, vegetables and spices to make a dip that is healthy enough for an everyday snack. Available in Sauteed Onion, Spicy Pepper, Tzatziki, and Garlic and Herb.
  • Mediterranean Garden Varieties: Italian Caponata, Turkish Salad, Moroccan Matbucha, Babaganoush, and Grilled Eggplant, just to name a few.

BUY IT!
Sabra products are available at grocery stores nationwide. A 14oz tub of hummus cost me just under $5. If you’re not sure if your store carries it, look for a retailer near you using Sabra’s Store Locator. Visit www.sabra.com and follow @Sabra on Twitter for more information!

WIN IT!
Sabra would like to provide one of my readers with Sabra products to serve at your next party (4 free product coupons), as well as a $25 gift certificate. To enter, please leave me a comment telling me what your favorite Sabra product is, or one that you’d love to try!

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Contest ends: October 19th, 2009 11:59 pm EST. US entries only. Leave a separate comment for each entry & a valid email address/blog URL. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

Written for Buzz Cooperative as part of a campaign for Sabra, who supplied the product for review and giveaway. Other than a product sample, no compensation was received for this post.

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  1. I would love to try the Garlic and Herb dip and other products too !! we do alot of entertaining in our home these sound wonderful!
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  3. I am a professed olive freak so I would definitely have to go with the Greek Olive hummus.

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  9. Ok, my husband and oldest son love Sabra hummus so much that there is a fight if they do not have their own containers. No joke! They both like the pinenut flavor the best. I have to buy them the industrial size container at Costco and write their names on them. It is no joke! I would love to win a few free coupons, I have to buy this stuff every week to keep the peace in my house!

  12. I love the roasted red pepper and the roasted garlic. I want to try the sun dried tomato but haven’t found it yet.

  45. My father-in-law enjoys the roasted garlic and also creates his own concoctions with chilis during the big Chili festival here in Pueblo. I’m not sure if he has tried this brand so I’d love to win this for him!
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  48. Hummus has always been a mainstay appetizer at our family events – my stepdad’s lebanese, so he brought us all into the fold early – but I didn’t know they made one with pine nuts and it sounds fantastic!

  50. I love the hummus with roasted pine nuts. Costco sells it in a big tub and we go through it waaaaay too fast. I haven’t tried any of Sabra’s non-hummus products yet. The Fresh Dips sound great.

    (Funny that you mention another brand leaving an aftertaste- there’s a brand I never buy for the same reason. Wonder if it’s the same one?)

  72. We love Sabra hummus. We buy it in the big container at Sam’s!
    Check out the blog for the Haunted Graveyard that we made. Sabra hummus was the ground for the graveyard!

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  75. The Roasted Red Pepper Hummus sound delish. I have to be honest, I’ve never had Hummus before and I’d love to try it!
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