5 Amazing Roasted Garlic Hummus Secret Tips
Make creamy, flavorful roasted garlic hummus at home without needing tahini. This recipe is a perfect project for planning and creating delicious results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Dip/Spread
- Method: Roasting and Food Processing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the top quarter off the head of garlic, exposing the cloves. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Wrap the garlic head tightly in aluminum foil. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the cloves are very soft and caramelized. Let it cool slightly.
- Squeeze the soft, roasted garlic pulp into a food processor.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and cumin to the food processor.
- Process the mixture, gradually adding the ice water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. You may need slightly more or less water.
- Taste the hummus. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat.
- Transfer the finished hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil just before serving.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic slowly creates deep, sweet flavor.
- Using ice water helps achieve a lighter, fluffier texture in your hummus.
- If you prefer a thinner dip, add a touch more lemon juice or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: Approx. 150
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 9g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 14g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg