5.0 from 9 votes
Roasted Garlic Hummus
This is the Best Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe, ever! Roasted garlic makes this homemade hummus SO good. Just a quick blast in a blender and this healthy and tasty dip/spread is yours!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 30 ounces garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1 head roasted garlic roasted - see notes
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra if needed
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
OPTIONAL
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts to add to finished hummus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra, for drizzling over finished hummus
Instructions
- Open the cans of chickpeas, and reserve the liquid from one of them.
- Remove the skins from the chickpeas (instructions included)
- Put everything except the olive oil in a food processor and blend.
- Add as much olive oil and/or reserved bean liquid as needed to make it into a smooth paste.
- Chill until ready to use, garnish with pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve with pita chips, fresh pita bread etc.
- Devour.
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Notes
- Keep a little of the liquid from the can of garbanzo beans to thin out your hummus if needed.
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Substitutions/Additions
- Add a little ground cumin for a deep, earthy flavor addition.
- Paprika, or cayenne pepper are also great to add to the top of hummus for bursts of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
448mg
(19%)
Potassium
387mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.