Recipe
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic Hummus
- 1 large head garlic
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 15 ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- salt (to taste)
Serving Suggestions
- fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, celery, etc.)
- Kalamata olives
- extra virgin olive oil
- smoked paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off garlic head and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Wrap in aluminum foil and roast for 40 minutes.1 large head garlic, 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Add remaining hummus ingredients except salt to a blender or food processor. Remove roasted garlic cloves from outer skin and add to the container.15 ounce can chickpeas, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ⅓ cup tahini, 3 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoons ground cumin, ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Blend until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings.salt
- To serve: transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables and Kalamata olives.fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika