Once a regional dish and now a beloved party dip, hummus has a lot to celebrate on National Hummus Day on May 13. Nationally, sales of this creamy chickpea dip are expected to break $1 billion annually by 2031. Bold new flavors, exciting pairings and recipe hacks reignite cravings for hummus.
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