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Hummus Leaves
Young chickpea leaves, with a hummus taste.
Hummus Leaves are the young shoots of the chickpea. Their cut leaves are decorative and have a pleasing bite, with a full chickpea flavour and a slightly salty, tangy finish. They are used in hot and cold dishes alike, notably in Middle Eastern cuisines.
- Origin
Netherlands- Availability
- All year round
- Flavour
- Chickpea, salty, slightly tangy
In the kitchen
- With roasted aubergine and cumin
- On a beetroot and pistachio salad
- To accompany a squash velouté
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
| Origin | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands |
Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
Packaging
- 4 punnetsNetherlands
