5 from 58 votes
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Roasted Garlic Hummus blends creamy garbanzo beans with sweet roasted garlic, fresh lemon juice, and tahini to create a smooth, rich spread. Ground cumin and onion powder add warmth and depth, while olive oil enriches the texture. The hummus is finished with a garnish of toasted sesame seeds and a dusting of paprika, offering a subtle crunch and mild smoky note. This hummus serves well as a dip with vegetables, chips, or bread, or as a versatile spread for sandwiches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
185 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% 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.