: 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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How to Use Microgreens Microgreens can be eaten raw or added to various foods, such as sandwiches, salads, smoothies, soups, pasta, rice, hummus, tacos, pizza, and eggs.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Use them as an opportunity to include options like fruits with nuts or vegetables with wholesome dips like hummus.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Lush hummus topped with escargot swimming in garlicky Arak butter or shawarma-spiced beef tongue (the hot offal du jour).
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Veggie roll-ups made with a tortilla, hummus, or guacamole.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Use them as an opportunity to include options like fruits with nuts or vegetables with wholesome dips like hummus.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Lush hummus topped with escargot swimming in garlicky Arak butter or shawarma-spiced beef tongue (the hot offal du jour).
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Veggie roll-ups made with a tortilla, hummus, or guacamole.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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