Hummus

Hummus (Arabic: حمص, ḥummuṣ; Hebrew: חומוס, ḥumus) is a Levantine food dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. It is a staple food throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, and it is also a common part of the cuisine of the Middle East and Mediterranean. Hummus is a popular food throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, and variations of it are found in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. The name comes from the Arabic word for chickpeas, which are the primary ingredient in the dish. Hummus is typically served as a dip with pita bread or as part of a meze, a selection of small dishes served before a meal. It can also be used as a spread on sandwiches or as a topping for salads. The dish has gained international popularity and is now commonly found in health food stores and restaurants around the world. Hummus is also known as hummus bi tahini in Arabic, which translates to "chickpeas with tahini." In Turkish, it is called humus, and in Greek, it is known as ούμους (oúmous).