: 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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Other best bites: The un peu de tout starter ($23) offered a great sampling of falafel, labneh, hummus, Moroccan ratatouille and tabbouleh.
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Kathryn Varn, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
Probiotics support gut health. Carrots and hummus: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and fiber, while hummus, which is made from chickpeas, is a good source of protein.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Pair It With: Light snacks like veggie sticks, hummus, or fresh fruit for an easy, feel-good combo.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The vegan wrap combines smashed falafel, hummus, roasted red peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce inside a lavash flatbread which fans might recognize from the Spinach, Feta and Egg White Wrap.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kathryn Varn, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
Probiotics support gut health. Carrots and hummus: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and fiber, while hummus, which is made from chickpeas, is a good source of protein.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Pair It With: Light snacks like veggie sticks, hummus, or fresh fruit for an easy, feel-good combo.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The vegan wrap combines smashed falafel, hummus, roasted red peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce inside a lavash flatbread which fans might recognize from the Spinach, Feta and Egg White Wrap.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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