Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe
Ultra-creamy hummus blended with sweet roasted garlic, tahini, and bright lemon. Perfect for dipping veggies, pita, or spreading on sandwiches.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil for roasting the garlic
- 2 tbsp roasted garlic from 1 head, squeezed from skins
- 15 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 0.33 cup tahini stir well before measuring
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp ice water plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika for garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 400°F. Slice the top off a garlic head, drizzle with 1 tsp oil, and wrap in foil.
- Roast until soft and golden, 35–40 minutes. Cool, then squeeze out cloves and measure about 2 tbsp.
- Blend tahini and lemon juice in a food processor until creamy and light, about 30 seconds.
- Add roasted garlic, salt, and cumin. Process to combine and perfume the base.
- Add half the chickpeas. Blend, then drizzle in half the ice water and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add remaining chickpeas with the rest of the water and oil. Process until very smooth, scraping as needed.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon. Swirl into a bowl, drizzle oil, and finish with paprika and parsley.
Notes
Variation: For a smoky twist, blend in 1/2 cup roasted red peppers and a pinch of cayenne. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days; loosen with a spoonful of cold water before serving. Serve with warm pita, crudités, or spread on grain bowls and wraps.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.