To combat the high cholesterol that runs in my family (thanks, genetics!), we like to add a lot the Mediterranean diet staples to our daily food repertoire. Substituting olive oil for butter, switching out Greek yogurt for sour cream. Using an avocado spread on a bagel instead of cream cheese. If it can be heart healthy and delicious, count me in!

One of the key components of the Mediterranean diet is olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation. Hummus is a great example of one of those healthy, yet super tasty dishes that include some of these great heart and body healthy ingredients: olive oil, garlic and chickpeas, to name a few. Hummus can be a snack or meal depending on how you serve it.

Now, let’s put that Alaska spin into the mix with Moose! Moose meat is lean and protein-rich, but it also contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain health and reducing inflammation. With the addition of some delicious Mediterranean spices, Moose and Hummus can come together in a beautiful harmony.

In all honesty, I did not have tahini on hand when I made this dish, so it is not a true hummus, more of a white bean spread? But, I must say it was still delicious and I would say if you don’t have tahini, you should still go for it and make this dish, though consider swapping out Cannellini Beans instead of Chickpeas for a creamier texture!