Health Hotline Magazine | June 2025

Elevate your hummus game with bold spices and fresh herbs! Whether you love the bright f avors of basil with tomato and feta or the warmth of sriracha and taco seasoning, there are endless ways to customize your hummus. Mix it up, experiment with f avors, and let us inspire your next delicious appetizer! Hu mus Appetizer ELEVATE YOUR

Makes: approximately 15 cucumber bites Prep time: 7 minutes EVERYTHING BAGEL HUMMUS CUCUMBER BITES INGREDIENTS 1 medium organic cucumber ½ cup hummus (any f avor you like) 2 teaspoons Natural Grocers ® Brand Bulk Organic Everything Bagel Blend Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wash and dry the cucumber. Cut into ¼-inch-thick slices. 2. Use a cake decorating piping tool to pipe about 1 teaspoon of hummus onto each slice of cucumber. Alternatively, use a spoon to add the hummus. 3. Sprinkle with the Everything Bagel seasoning. Add salt to taste. SPICY HUMMUS DIP

HUMMUS & FETA CUCUMBER BITES

Makes: approximately 15 cucumber bites Prep time: 12 minutes

INGREDIENTS 1 medium organic cucumber

½ cup hummus (any f avor you like) 15 medium fresh organic basil leaves 8 organic cherry or grape tomatoes 3 tablespoons crumbled organic feta cheese Salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wash and dry the cucumber and tomatoes. 2. Cut the cucumber into ¼-inch-thick slices and cut each tomato in half. 3. Spread about ½–1 teaspoon of hummus on each cucumber slice. 4. Top the hummus with a basil leaf and a tomato half. 5. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and season with salt and pepper.

Makes: ½ cup | Prep time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS ½ cup hummus (any f avor you like) 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or add to taste)

1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Taco Seasoning Blend Crackers, chips, and/or crudité for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stir the hummus and sriracha together in a small bowl until combined. 2. Transfer the hummus to a serving dish, drizzle with the olive oil, and

sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top. 3. Serve with crackers, chips, or crudité.

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