: 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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While many traditional frozen foods like soups and lasagnas freeze well, other items, such as hummus, can also be frozen.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
When herbs overflow the garden, make this vibrant, healthful hummus, punched up with lots of lemon juice.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
This Southern spin on classic hummus is delicious with fresh veggies and pita chips.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.
—Connie Ogle
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
When herbs overflow the garden, make this vibrant, healthful hummus, punched up with lots of lemon juice.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
This Southern spin on classic hummus is delicious with fresh veggies and pita chips.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.
—Connie Ogle
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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