: 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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There’s also hummus, olives, and nuts on hand for lighter snacking, too.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Process well, then add tahini and olive oil and blend for 1 full minute, until the hummus is creamy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Use almond flour instead of bread crumbs to garnish lentil soup, spaghetti squash, or hummus, or in place of all-purpose flour in pancakes and other baked goods.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 May 2026
The restaurant’s all-day menu includes boards with options including bruschetta, hummus and charcuterie.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Process well, then add tahini and olive oil and blend for 1 full minute, until the hummus is creamy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Use almond flour instead of bread crumbs to garnish lentil soup, spaghetti squash, or hummus, or in place of all-purpose flour in pancakes and other baked goods.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 May 2026
The restaurant’s all-day menu includes boards with options including bruschetta, hummus and charcuterie.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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