hummus

noun hum·mus \ ˈhə-məs , ˈhu̇- \

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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Recent Examples of hummus from the Web

This year’s crop of wheat in the U.S. is 45.7 million acres — the smallest since 1919 — as farmers opt for crops that are suddenly in demand, such as chickpeas and lentils, used in hummus and healthful snacks DES MOINES, Iowa —

— david pitt, The Seattle Times, "Farmers planting less wheat — more chickpeas and lentils," 28 Aug. 2017
Eat it on the deck with glasses of rose, accompanied by hummus and pita.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Greek salad: Chili parlor staple makes a great summer meal," 20 July 2017
Brien's opening menu includes black bean hummus with roasted peppers ($5), a Basque flatbed with roasted garlic and white anchovies ($12), crab gnocchi ($23) and filet mignon with smoked onion Lyonnaise potatoes ($32). 4.

— todd a. price, NOLA.com, "The 5 things to know about Public Service restaurant, now open in the NOPSI Hotel," 6 July 2017
The Little Beet Table (New York and Chicago) has the best hummus and charred broccoli with spicy carrot remoulade, and amazing roasted brussels sprouts with lemon-parsley gremolata.

— lucy saunders, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Eating more veggies, one meal at a time," 5 July 2017
The gold medal in this event goes to the green hummus made with fresh chickpeas and Thai basil and served with substantial puffs of whole-grain pita.

— pete wells, New York Times, "Vegetables With Benefits at ABCV," 3 July 2017
Join the movement at The Little Beet Table, with cauliflower hummus and toasted gluten-free bread or cucumber gazpacho with Marcona almonds and spring garlic.

— jessi roti, joe gray, kori rumore, chicagotribune.com, "Taste of Chicago 2017 guide: Check out menus, maps, performances, more," 30 June 2017
Hummus Swoosh Tip 1 Using a large serving spoon, place a heaping dollop of hummus in the center of the plate.

— meryl rothstein, Bon Appetit, "How to Master the Hummus Swoosh," 26 June 2017
Serve lamb with toasted pitas, pine nut hummus and sliced tomatoes.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers," 26 June 2017

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