: 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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And that hummus and pretzels can be a solid backup plan.
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Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The Veggie sandwich has seasonal vegetables with housemade hummus and pesto for $10.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Wright recommended adding them to soups, using them in salads, and even blending them into hummus-style dips.
—Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 3 May 2026
Baba itself offers individual and family-style meals featuring Greek staples like tzatziki, hummus, and falafel.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The Veggie sandwich has seasonal vegetables with housemade hummus and pesto for $10.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Wright recommended adding them to soups, using them in salads, and even blending them into hummus-style dips.
—Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 3 May 2026
Baba itself offers individual and family-style meals featuring Greek staples like tzatziki, hummus, and falafel.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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