: 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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El Turco Express: From the creators of the Michelin Bib Gourmand El Turco in Upper Buena Vista, this spot will serve kebabs, hummus, baklava and other Turkish specialties.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
El Turco Express: This comes from the restaurant that has earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation four years in a row, for its Turkish specialties such as kebabs, hummus, simit sandwiches, mezes, bowls, baklava and helva.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Add some dips such as guacamole, hummus, or ranch dressing for an extra layer of flavor.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Beyond its namesake soda, the company makes an array of snacks and other food products, including Doritos, Rold Gold pretzels and Sabra hummus.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 22 May 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
El Turco Express: This comes from the restaurant that has earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation four years in a row, for its Turkish specialties such as kebabs, hummus, simit sandwiches, mezes, bowls, baklava and helva.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Add some dips such as guacamole, hummus, or ranch dressing for an extra layer of flavor.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Beyond its namesake soda, the company makes an array of snacks and other food products, including Doritos, Rold Gold pretzels and Sabra hummus.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 22 May 2025
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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