5 from 10 votes
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Roasted Garlic Hummus combines the mellow sweetness of roasted garlic with creamy chickpeas blended with tahini and lemon juice for a smooth and flavorful dip. Roasting garlic softens its pungency, creating a subtle garlic presence that balances well with the creamy, nutty tahini and bright lemon. The hummus can be served drizzled with olive oil and makes a versatile spread or appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Ingredients
- 2 heads garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lemon juice of
- 3 cubes ice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the top part of the garlic heads so the cloves show. Place each head on a piece of aluminum foil and top with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Reserve the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil for later.
- Wrap the garlic heads with aluminum foil, place them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the cloves are tender.
- While the garlic is roasting, rinse and drain the chickpeas and place them in a small saucepan. Cover with water, bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. This step is optional, but it makes canned chickpea more tender which would result in creamier hummus.
- Place the chickpeas, tahini, salt and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Squeeze out the garlic and add it to the chickpeas.
- Blend until mixed and smooth, adding the ice cubes one at a time.
- Spread the roasted garlic hummus in a bowl and top with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sumac if desired.
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Notes
- Soften canned chickpeas by boiling them before blending for a creamier hummus texture.
- Roasted garlic imparts a mild, sweet flavor, reducing raw garlic pungency in the dip.
- Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Top hummus with olive oil and a sprinkle of sumac for serving to enhance flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
97mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.