Roasted Garlic Hummus
A delicious hummus dip made with a whole head of roasted garlic!
Servings 4
Calories 361kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large head garlic
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 15 oz / 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- Sea salt to taste
To Serve
- Fresh vegetable crudites such as tomatoes cucumbers, carrots, radish, etc.
- Kalamata olives
- Pita bread toasted
- High-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- Cut the top off garlic head and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Wrap in aluminum foil and place in
pre-heated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Place the remaining olive oil, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, water, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using) to a blender or food processor.
- When the garlic is cool enough to touch, remove roasted garlic cloves from the outer skin and add to the
blender. - Season with sea salt, to taste, and blend until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and/or toasted pita bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 416mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g