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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Eat it on the deck with glasses of rose, accompanied by hummus and pita.
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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.
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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.
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Hummus Swoosh Tip 1 Using a large serving spoon, place a heaping dollop of hummus in the center of the plate.
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Serve lamb with toasted pitas, pine nut hummus and sliced tomatoes.
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The Syrian contributions included falafel and hummus.
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House of Thaller has recalled three brands of hummus topped with pine-nuts due to potential listeria contamination.
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There have been no reports of consumers becoming ill from the hummus.
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Origin and Etymology of hummus
Arabic ḥummuṣ chickpeas
HUMMUS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of hummus for English Language Learners
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: a soft food made of ground chickpeas, garlic, and oil
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