PrintUltra-Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus
Make ultra-creamy roasted garlic hummus at home. This savory and smooth dip is a healthy, plant-forward appetizer perfect for snacking or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head garlic
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water (ice cold)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the head on a small piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, and wrap tightly.
- Roast the garlic for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a food processor.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas, lemon juice, ice-cold water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and cumin to the food processor.
- Process the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. For the creamiest hummus, let the machine run longer than you think necessary until the dip is completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra smooth texture, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending.
- If you skip tahini, use slightly more olive oil for richness.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0