: 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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Instead of just offering a bag of chips (carbohydrate source), try adding hummus (protein source) and a handful of nuts (fat source).
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Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Also on the menu is a great selection of fresh, farm-to-table dips like hummus and baba ganoush made from scratch daily.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Abi Ferris was up bright and early June 13 snacking on a small charcuterie of apples, cheese and hummus while her mom, Nicole Ferris, braided her hair.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Also on the menu is a great selection of fresh, farm-to-table dips like hummus and baba ganoush made from scratch daily.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Abi Ferris was up bright and early June 13 snacking on a small charcuterie of apples, cheese and hummus while her mom, Nicole Ferris, braided her hair.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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