: 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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Alternatively, offer a healthy charcuterie board with whole grain crackers, cheese, vegetables like carrots and broccoli, hummus, and fresh fruits.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Toum means garlic in Arabic, and hummus is the word for chickpeas.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Albertsons also issued a recall last Thursday of vegetable platters and trays (some with hummus), salad and lettuce mix bowls, and sliced cucumbers, the company said in a press release sent to USA TODAY.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Standouts options at Joon include the sour cherry rice with chicken, hummus and Persian love cake.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Toum means garlic in Arabic, and hummus is the word for chickpeas.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Albertsons also issued a recall last Thursday of vegetable platters and trays (some with hummus), salad and lettuce mix bowls, and sliced cucumbers, the company said in a press release sent to USA TODAY.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Standouts options at Joon include the sour cherry rice with chicken, hummus and Persian love cake.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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