Roasted Garlic Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
185 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Description
The recipe starts by roasting a whole head of garlic until tender and mellow, cutting off the top to expose the cloves for even roasting. The softened garlic is then combined with drained garbanzo beans, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tahini (pure sesame paste), olive oil, ground cumin, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a food processor. The reserved liquid from the beans is added as needed to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
Processing the mixture until fully smooth produces a rich hummus with a delicate balance between the roasted garlic's natural sweetness and the nuttiness of tahini. Tasting and adjusting seasoning ensures the right salt and pepper levels. The finished hummus is transferred carefully to a serving dish and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and paprika for added texture and color.
This hummus can be served as an appetizer dip or a spread, pairing well with chips, raw vegetables, breads, or as part of sandwiches.
Choosing 100% pure tahini and not discarding the aquafaba (bean liquid) are key to achieving ideal flavor and creaminess. Processing longer yields a smoother texture, and seasoning may be adjusted to personal preference.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic large, roasted
- 2 cans garbanzo beans 15 oz each, drained (reserve the liquid, low-sodium
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- ½ cup tahini 100% pure sesame paste
- 2 TB extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzle
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- sesame seeds for garnish, toasted
- paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except sesame seeds and paprika) in food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Add in as much of the reserved liquid from garbanzo beans as needed to reach desired consistency. Process again until smooth. If needed, season with additional kosher salt and pepper.
- Use a rubber spatula to carefully transfer hummus into serving container. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with chips, veggies, breads, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- When roasting garlic, cut off the head's top to expose cloves for more even cooking.
- Roll lemons on the counter before squeezing to release more juice.
- Use 100% pure sesame paste tahini for authentic flavor in the hummus.
- Reserve and use the liquid from canned garbanzo beans (aquafaba) to adjust hummus consistency for creaminess.
- Processing longer in the food processor results in a smoother hummus texture.
- Season salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as preferred.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and paprika to add crunch and mild smokiness.
- Serve hummus with chips, veggies, breads, or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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