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Go Mediterranean with Sabra

Posted by on Oct 12, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways, Party Ideas | 98 comments

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!

For extra entries:

  • Subscribe to my feed (or let me know if you already do).
  • Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: I just entered to win a @Sabra party pack from from @ohMariana! (free hummus & a $25 GC!!) http://bit.ly/DfmCh
  • Grab my button (at the bottom of the page) and link to me in your sidebar or blog roll.
  • Become a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook and share this with your friends!

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. Stephanie / October 13, 2009

    Feed subscriber!

  2. Stephanie / October 13, 2009

    Following on twitter as stlyhu and tweeted here: http://twitter.com/stlyhu/status/4850652842

  3. Tamara B. / October 13, 2009

    I just love their Roasted Garlic Hummas.
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  4. Tamara B. / October 13, 2009

    I am a subscriber by email.
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  5. Tamara B. / October 13, 2009

    I am a fan of your Facebook.
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  6. Corina / October 13, 2009

    I love the Sabra roasted garlic hummus. So delish!

  7. Corina / October 13, 2009

    I am a subscriber!
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  8. Ivy / October 13, 2009

    Oh, their Hummus is really good. Something everyone in our family will eat.
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  9. Carla Pullum / October 13, 2009

    Love to try the Garlic and Herb Dip!
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  10. Amanda Starr / October 14, 2009

    I like the Garlic Hummus

  11. Amanda Starr / October 14, 2009

    Subscribe

  12. Amanda Starr / October 14, 2009

    Facebook fan

  13. Cindy / October 14, 2009

    I’d love to try the Supremely Spicy Hummus!

  14. Cindy / October 14, 2009

    I subscribe.

  15. Cindy / October 14, 2009

    Following and tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/4868334286

  16. Cindy / October 14, 2009

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  17. Kathy K / October 14, 2009

    I’d like to try the Roasted red pepper hummus.

  18. Harley / October 14, 2009

    Garlic :)

  19. Terri / October 14, 2009

    I would like to try Sabra’s Hummus with Roasted Pine Nuts. Thanks!

  20. Terri / October 14, 2009

    I’m an email subscriber. Thanks!

  21. cwaltz / October 14, 2009

    I’d like to try the cranberry fig and the jalapeno hummus.

    Christine
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  22. Barbi / October 16, 2009

    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!

    I follow you on Twitter and have you in my Blogroll.
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  23. Linda F / October 16, 2009

    I’d like to try the Hummus with Roasted Pine Nuts.

  24. Heidi V. / October 16, 2009

    I would love to try the new Sabra to Go Roasted Garlic Hummus with Pretzel Crisps.

  25. Cori Westphal / October 17, 2009

    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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  26. Cori Westphal / October 17, 2009

    I’m a subscriber.
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  29. pixie13 / October 18, 2009

    I’d love to try the Hummus with Roasted Pine Nuts. Thanks!

  30. pixie13 / October 18, 2009

    I subscribe to your RSS feed.

  31. Carol Wolf / October 18, 2009

    I’d like to try Hummus with Roasted Pine Nuts.

  32. Carol Wolf / October 18, 2009

    I subscribe to your RSS feed.

  33. Christine / October 18, 2009

    I would love to try the Roasted Garlic Hummus…love garlic!

  34. Christine / October 18, 2009

    I am a subscriber.

  35. Christine / October 18, 2009

    Follow on twitter and tweeted at http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/4976229848

  36. Trish Rowell / October 18, 2009

    I love the roasted red pepper one. I could eat this all the time! Thanks
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  37. Abby / October 18, 2009

    I would love to try the Roasted Garlic Hummus.

  38. Abby / October 18, 2009

    I subscribe via google reader.

  40. Peggy Gorman / October 19, 2009

    The Supremely Spicy Hummus sounds delicious!
    Add a little bite!
    Thanks
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  41. Peggy Gorman / October 19, 2009

    Subscribe to feed
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  42. Peggy Gorman / October 19, 2009

    tweet
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  43. Peggy Gorman / October 19, 2009

    Grabbed button
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  44. Peggy Gorman / October 19, 2009

    a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook
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  45. Shawna OBrien / October 19, 2009

    My favorite Sabra product is the Classic Hummus. I’ve had it many, many times! It is delicious.

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

  46. Shawna OBrien / October 19, 2009

    I subscribed to your feed via google reader (smobrien@rescare.com)

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  47. Shawna OBrien / October 19, 2009

    I’m following you on Twitter and Tweeted.
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  48. Shawna OBrien / October 19, 2009

    I Became a fan of Riding With No Hands on Facebook and shared this giveaway with my friends

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