Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Holiday Hummus Wreath
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 cups hummus of choice, depending on size of serving plate for wreath
1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
cherry tomatoes, halved
2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
Step 1
On a large serving plate, place a small to medium-sized bowl upside down in the middle, spreading hummus around the rim to the shape of a wreath.
Step 2
Remove the bowl from the center.
Step 3
Onto the hummus, sprinkle the chopped parsley evenly.
Step 4
Place halved cherry tomatoes around the “wreath” to represent ornaments.
Step 5
Place the rosemary sprigs at the bottom.
Step 6
Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
