Hummus is having a moment, thanks to its creamy deliciousness and on-trend plant-based protein power. Simply seductive on its own, the little black dress of dips can get glammed up for a fun menu-elevating shareable that’s full of flavor and IG-worthy.

Superfood Shareable

Everything’s better when shared! The sentiment at the very heart of why we cook makes dip the ultimate choice for hands-on sharing. The dip V.I.P., hummus, is as versatile for date night as it is for girls’ night out.

No newcomer to our palates, this Mediterranean staple continues to surge in popularity with an ever-increasing focus on the heart-healthy benefits of its main superfood ingredient: chickpeas — a.k.a. garbanzo beans.

Whatever you call them, this humble bean is a rockstar in the high-protein and plant-forward diets we’re obsessed with.

Bottom line: Hummus gets raves as the good-tasting food diners feel good about eating.

Skinny Dip!

Classic hummus is practically perfect in every way, with its creamy-dreamy texture, earthy tahini nuttiness, and a zippy combo of lemon and garlic that tickles the taste buds, just right.

Craft housemade hummus with Zebec® Canned Garbanzo Beans or save time with high-quality premade Zebec Original Hummus — served as-is or blended in the roasted garlic-style variety. Give your dip some drip by topping it with a drizzle of olive oil and a pop of sumac or paprika. Consider pairing it with dippers — like Zebec Mediterranean Traditional Naan Flatbread, fun crackers, and colorful crunchy crudités — and you’ve got a shareable that makes happy faces on foodies and nutrition aficionados alike.

Personalize It

Whether creating housemade hummus or starting with premade as your base, level up the crave-factor with unique twists on this old-world fave:

• Spice it: Amp up flavors with global dynamos like harissa, suya spice, za’atar seasoning, or black garlic.

• Top it: Think outside the shaker and adorn hummus with infused oils, crispy capers, tapenade, pepitas, pomegranate arils, or the playful bean-on-bean pick: roasted chickpeas.

• Mash it: Get extra points for unique flavors with distinctive chickpea-plus mash-ups like avocado, sundried tomatoes, or roasted beets.

Attention-Grabbing Flights & More

Cue the paparazzi! When hummus stars in its own signature dish, you’ll set your menu apart with irresistible shareables that are lock-ins for social sharing:

• Flight: Highlight a tempting trio of creative hummus flavors or introduce a new threesome matching hummus with two other crowd-pleasing dips.

• Mezze board: Hummus is the hero in the Mediterranean’s take on the all-the-rage charcuterie board. Showcase a rainbow of color and texture and watch the smartphones go to work.

• Sampler: Take your guests to the Greek isles with hummus as the centerpiece of a collection of traditional noshes — try authentic herb yogurt Zebec Tzatziki, flaky spanakopita, and an O.M.G. pan-fried saganaki made with Mediterranean Kefalograviera Cheese Quarter Wheels.

• Nachos: Opa! Over crispy pita chips made with pita bread, layer hummus with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and fresh herbs. Top with olive oil and crumbled feta or shaved kefalograviera.

• Dessert: Chickpeas plus chocolate equals an AMAZING shareable dessert! Serve with fruit and cookies.

Spotlight Seasonality

With the year’s fresh produce already getting headlines, now’s the time to focus on seasonality and score points with plant-based fans. Adding hummus to your menu, as a core item or a limited-time offering, gives you one more way to love on all the fresh herbs and veggies.

Try a fresh hummus flavor of the week. Build hummus nachos with garden-fresh toppings. And take advantage of seasonal dippers, like gorgeous IG-worthy heirloom cherry tomatoes or any of the head-turning radishes.

The addition of tantalizing Mediterranean flavors is made easy with hummus or other creamy plant-forward blends — just grab a chip and dip right in!