Hummus (/ ˈ h ʊ m ə s /, / ˈ h ʌ m ə s /; [1] [2] Arabic: حُمُّص ḥummuṣ, ' chickpeas ', Hebrew: חומוס ḥummus), also spelled hommus or houmous, is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. [3]