Mediterranean Diet Month Means Trying New Recipes

Mediterranean Diet Month Means Trying New RecipesMay is definitely not without its umbrella of exciting almost-summer happenings in and around town. This month is also home to Mediterranean Diet Month and even a full day dedicated to the celebration of hummus. To take advantage of both occasions, you have the option of either making something for yourself or going out to eat at a nearby restaurant. In our last post, we highlighted relevant restaurants you can try this month; today, wed like to share some recipes residents of our Canyon Park apartments in Puyallup can try at home. Creative Hummus Recipes Roasted Garlic Kale Hummus Hummus on its own is already pretty flavorful as both a spread for pitas and a dip for your favorite crackers, chips, or veggies. But adding some roasted garlic, along with all the hearty vitamins that come with kale as a superfood, is a great way to spruce up your everyday hummus. The extra kick of lemon doesnt hurt, either. Overall, this recipe should only take about thirty minutes to make. You can find what youll need to make it happen over here. Feta Cheese & Avocado Hummus Really, adding avocado to anything usually makes sense. While avocado and hummus might not be the first thing that comes to mind, it should be after you whip up this tasty delight. The recipe in question benefits from the strong taste of feta, the healthy fats in avocado, and the fits-right-in taste of lime. Not to be outdone, this only takes about ten minutes to make. You can find everything youll need to make it, along with a step-by-step, by heading over yonder. Roasted Jalapeno & Lime Hummus Last but not least is a hummus blend that satisfies those tastebuds that love a healthy dose of spicy. You can adjust how many roasted jalapenos you add to the mix based on your comfort level the recipe gives a helpful guide to whats right. Just when the heat might seem to be too much, the creaminess of the hummus and cool lime kick in to save the day. The minced cilantro is also a nice touch. The recipe doesnt include a time estimate, but theres some simple work to be done in roasting the jalapenos and letting it cool. Just remember not to wipe your eyes while youre prepping everything. You can find what youll need for the recipe over here.