Hummus
Hummus or houmous[1][2] full Arabic name: ḥummuṣ bi-ṭ-ṭaḥīna Arabic: حمص بالطحينة, meaning 'chickpeas with tahini' is an Arab dip. Several ethnicities in the Mediterranean, including Greek people, have traditionally eaten hummus, which may have originated in Egypt. .[3][4] The dish then spread across The Levant and North Africa. It is high in nutrients, for instance protein, iron, vitamin C and B6, and dietary fiber. Hummus is often eaten with pita. When hummus is served with bread the proteins of the hummus and of the bread go well together, creating a delicious taste. It has become popular in the Middle East and many other countries. It is considered a health food.
Hummus Media
Hummus with pine nuts and olive oil
Hummus served in a bowl on a platter of pita bread
References
- ↑ hummus meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary. dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ↑ hummus - Definition of hummus in English by Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford Dictionaries - English. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ↑ 14th Century Egyptian Hummus (in en-US). Mediterranean Living. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ↑ Spechler, Diana. Who invented hummus? (in en). www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2021-05-27.