Roast Garlic Hummus
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 bulb garlic one whole head
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 15 ounces chickpeas 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° and cut the head off a bulb of garlic leaving the cloves intact. Drizzle the exposed cloves with 1 - 2 teaspoons of olive oil.1 bulb garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- Wrap the bulb tightly with aluminum foil and place in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. After the garlic roasts, carefully remove the foil and squeeze the roasted cloves out of the bulb. Set aside and discard the skins.
- Place the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, roasted garlic, and salt into a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Process until the ingredients are combined.15 ounces chickpeas, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt
- Open the food processor and use a spatula to scrape down the sides. Process again for another minute and slowly drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of water into the hummus. It should lighten in color.1 ½ tablespoons water
- Pulse for another minute then add the rest of the olive oil. Continue to pulse for an additional minute until the hummus is light and fluffy. If you prefer a thinner hummus add an additional tablespoon of water.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Top with your favorite garnishes like extra olive oil, smoked paprika, roasted chickpeas, or parsley. Serve with pita bread, veggies, or pretzels. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 4 tablespoons. Additionally, the calorie count does NOT include the flatbread and extra olive oil and smoked paprika garnish. Actual calories will vary.
The roasted garlic hummus can be stored, in a sealed container, in your fridge for up to 3 days.
*To make the hummus creamy, remove the skins from the chickpeas prior to placing them in the food processor.
Garnish:
Extra Olive Oil
Smoke Paprika
Nutrition Facts
Roast Garlic Hummus
Serving Size
4 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
151
mg
6
%
Potassium
177
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
17
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
