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roasted garlic hummus topped with chickpeas and olive oil.
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5 from 5 votes

Roasted Garlic Hummus

This roasted garlic hummus is a garlic lover's dream! It's creamy, delicious and so easy to make, perfect as a dip or a healthy appetizer. This simple dip can be made with a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean, middle eastern
Servings: 6
Calories: 146kcal

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.

Notes

  • You can cook dry chickpeas instead of using canned chickpeas to make hummus. They take longer to cook so plan accordingly. 
  • Roasted garlic has a subtle sweet flavor and is not as strong, therefore this dip doesn't taste garlicky. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To serve, top with more olive oil. 

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg