Hummus Sandwich - A Healthy Vegan Lunch | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What type of hummus is best to use in this sandwich?

Accepted Answer

Any type of standard hummus would be delicious in this sandwich. You can get hummus from just about any normal supermarket or store and store-bought hummus tastes good. Homemade hummus tastes so much better though and making your own is easy – I highly recommend it.

If you’re in the mood for treating yourself and your family, make your hummus with a twist. My special beet hummus recipe is the ultimate quick, delicious and healthy recipe. Serve it in a bagel with spinach, avocado and cucumber and you’ll be in dreamland!

Question 2

Where does hummus come from?

Accepted Answer

Hummus originates from the Middle East, where it has been tickling taste buds for centuries.

Fun fact: the word ‘hummus’ means ‘chickpea’ in Arabic. The full name for the divine dip is ‘hummus bi-t-tahini’ or ‘hummus with tahini.’

As well as chickpeas and tahini, ingredients in hummus include lemon, olive oil, garlic and spices such as cumin.

Question 3

What bread is best to use for a hummus sandwich?

Accepted Answer

You could go for healthy whole grain bread, crusty white, sourdough or even my heavenly homemade chia seed bread.

However, to make this homemade hummus sandwich recipe you’ll need bagels... beautiful bagels! Use your favorite kind – store bought or from your local bakery.

Of course, you could make your own bagel. Still, some of us don’t have all the time in the world and I won’t hold it against you if you opt for the quick and easy method.

Question 4

Where do bagels come from?

Accepted Answer

It is thought that bagels were brought to Poland by Jewish migrants travelling from Germany during the 14th century. They would bake the bagels and sell them on the streets.

Originally, pretzels were the baked good of choice. With a bit of experimentation and fermentation, they eventually started making a new type of bread – chewy on the outside yet soft on the inside. This became known in Polish as obwarzanek.

Due to their ring shape, which represented renewal and long life, bagels began to be regarded as magical, lucky charms. They were given as gifts to women after childbirth and eaten during religious festivals, as a way of connecting with the divine.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Jewish migrants then brought bagels to New York. Over the decades, their popularity gradually increased. By the ‘60s, the bagel’s popularity had spread to every corner of the States, cementing its status as a staple of US cuisine.

Question 5

Is this hummus sandwich vegan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this hummus sandwich is 100% vegan. It’s made up of a simple list of dairy free and meat free ingredients.

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