Definition of hummus
: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
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Imagine Middle Eastern favorites — pita bread and hummus, shish kabob and the like.
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Layer cooked, chilled quinoa and hummus and scoop it up with raw veggies.
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Consider options such as braised beef with queso fresco and pico ($6.75); crispy fish or shrimp with cabbage slaw, pico, chipotle crema and cheese ($7.50); or grilled vegetable and hummus ($5.50).
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The simple menu features modern-day comfort food: from avocado toast with poached egg to a green bowl with kale, quinoa and hummus.
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The company employs more than 600 people and makes a variety of foods, including soup, hummus and almond drinks.
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Serve lamb with toasted pitas, pine nut hummus and sliced tomatoes.
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Read more: The classics: Comerica carries Germack Peanuts, Lay's potato chips, popcorn, veggie dogs, black bean burgers, hummus and veggies, french fries and Little Caesars pizza, according to their website.
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How did falafel, fried to a crackle and served over hummus and harissa with pickle wheels, get here?
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Origin and Etymology of hummus
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Definition of hummus for English Language Learners
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: a soft food made of ground chickpeas, garlic, and oil
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See words that rhyme with hummus Britannica English: Translation of hummus for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hummus
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