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Hummus

Creamy Levantine dip of puréed chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic; eaten with flatbread or as a spread.

Also called: houmous, humus

Photo: Beyrouthhh at English Wikipedia, via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-3.0)

What it is

Hummus (in full, hummus bi tahini) is cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt into a smooth, thick dip, usually finished with olive oil. Bought hummus varies in texture and acidity. The word hummus simply means 'chickpea' in Arabic.

How it’s used

  • Served as a mezze dip with pita and vegetables
  • Spread in wraps, falafel pitas and sandwiches
  • Topped with spiced lamb or whole chickpeas as a meal
  • Thinned as a dressing for bowls

Characteristics

Taste
Nutty, tangy and garlicky.
Texture
Smooth and creamy.
Sold as
paste
Cooking uses
Usually eaten raw

Storage

Refrigerated. Keep covered in the fridge and use within a few days of opening or making. A sour or fizzy smell means it has spoiled.

Diet, allergens and safety

Contains Sesame.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free
  • Sesame is a major allergen (labelled in the EU, UK, US and elsewhere); it hides in breads, dressings, spice blends and tahini-based sauces.
  • Hummus is usually made with tahini (sesame).

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
237 kcal
Protein
7.78 g
Carbohydrate
15 g
Fat
17.82 g
Fibre
5.5 g
Sugars
0.62 g

USDA FoodData Central: Hummus, commercial.

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Recipes with hummus

No recipe in the catalogue uses it yet.

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