How to Use hummus in a Sentence

hummus

noun
  • Place the egg yolks in a mixing bowl, along with the hummus, lemon juice and oil.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Dunk them in a creamy hummus or onion dip for a little boost.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The white bean hummus on the menu is also brilliant, with its one-two punch of lemon and za’atar.
    Dallas News, 14 July 2022
  • Get the hummus and half of a side of teriyaki and mix it together.
    cleveland, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Cut thick slabs of sweet potato and schmear some hummus on top.
    Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2020
  • Baba and Anna share a favorite item on the menu: the hummus.
    Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Snack on fruit with nuts or seeds or veggies with hummus.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 4 July 2023
  • On each of the flatbreads, spread 3 tablespoons of hummus, then 1/2 cup of the lamb mixture.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Grilled turbot with salsa verde shines even brighter with a rich slick of hummus on the bottom.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Keep an eye out for hummus made with EVOO instead of soybean oil.
    Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • One of the kids would carry a plate to the local market, ten minutes away, and spend a shilling, or about five cents, on hummus.
    Zaina Arafat, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Of course, there’s the fresh-baked pita and hummus in five varieties, which are reasons enough to come.
    Josie Sexton, The Know, 20 Dec. 2019
  • So, grab some friends, book a big table and get ready to experience some of the best hummus on the planet.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Serve with: More pita and dips like hummus or tzatziki.
    Lidey Heuck, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Add a little of your favorite hot sauce to the rest of your ingredients for a spicy hummus.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2021
  • Offers healthy food such as pitas, wraps, salads and hummus.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2023
  • Portions are large, and diners can get plated meals with sides of rice, hummus or tabouli.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The hummus at Mary'z Mediterranean is a simple blend of chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and tahini, amped up with a layer of meat of your choice.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Use it to garnish soups, chili, fish, chicken, beans, hummus, whole grains, or veggies.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 20 June 2023
  • Sides includes hummus, baba ghanoush, fries and falafel.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
  • American sells hummus, chicken wraps, a fruit-and-cheese plate and other food from Zoe's Kitchen.
    Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2019
  • Increase to high, then add the water to thin out the dip, processing until the spread is the consistency of hummus.
    Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Try them with a sauce: Dip or pair your vegetables with chimichurri, hummus, hot sauce, aiolis or even a cheese sauce.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Start with the mini elk tacos, black-eyed pea hummus or fried green tomatoes, while enjoying tunes from the patio.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Snack on high-protein, healthy-carb, and healthy-fat foods, including crackers and hummus, nuts, or trail mix.
    Cristina Mutchler, Health, 16 June 2023
  • For example, spread on hummus or tzatziki dip for a creamy rich texture or hot sauce or chili crisp for some heat.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Try whole-grain toast topped with natural nut butter and some berries or hummus and tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil.
    Jill Schildhouse, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Use extra hummus as a dip for vegetables or as a sandwich spread.
    Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Use almond flour in place of bread crumbs to garnish lentil soup, spaghetti squash, or hummus, or in place of all-purpose flour in pancakes and baked goods.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The shelves are filled with almond milk, hummus, yogurt, salsa, and more — and soon, Badgley will add a few bottles of celery juice to the mix.
    Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2019

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