Roasted Garlic Hummus for International Hummus Day
Make this mellow, sweet roasted garlic hummus at home. It is a healthy, high-fiber dip perfect for a Mediterranean snack.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head garlic
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle the cut surface with a little olive oil.
- Wrap the garlic head tightly in aluminum foil and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a food processor.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and cumin to the food processor.
- Process until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the motor running, slowly add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer the homemade hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and serve with pita bread or vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending.
- Roast the garlic ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Serve this healthy dip with fresh vegetables for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0