Garlic Hummus is a delicious and healthy appetizer and snack for parties, or even for school lunches! This recipe couldn't be more simple - you're going to love it!
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This Roasted Garlic Hummus recipe is so good you're going to want to make it again and again. It's perfect for parties or even a casual date night at home. (Don't worry, two garlic breaths cancel each other out!)
You just need a few simple ingredients, so this is great to whip up for last minute get-togethers. One of my favorite things to do toward the end of the week when I'm tired and, well, a little lazy, is to have appetizers for dinner. I'm not talking about mozzarella sticks and chicken wings though.
I get out my big cutting board and fill it with all kinds of tempting nibbles like slices of cucumbers, carrot sticks, dried apricots, cheese and crackers, grapes, pepperoni, apple wedges, and a variety of dipping condiments like peanut butter, ranch dressing and hummus. This is a pretty simple way to entertain guests, too!
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this easy recipe:
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Chickpeas
- Lemon
- Tahini
- Ground Cumin
- Fresh Chives and Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
How to Roast Garlic
This is totally the best garlic hummus recipe you've ever tried, and it's because of the roasted garlic.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or tinfoil.
- Cut the top off the head of garlic and put it on the prepared sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and use your fingers or a pastry brush to rub it all over the exposed part of the garlic.
- Cover the bulb of garlic with a piece of tin foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the garlic is soft and golden.
If you're not up for this step, skip it! Your local grocery store may have freshly roasted garlic available. Check the salad bar area. At my store, there's an antipasto-type bar with olives, marinated mozzarella, and loads of roasted garlic!
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, pepper, tahini, cumin, and pulse for a couple of minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the food processor.
- Pulse again for another minute and scrape down the sides once again.
- Add the olive oil and all the cloves of garlic; pulse again in the food processor until smooth and creamy and add additional olive oil as needed.
- Serve in a dish and drizzle with extra olive oil.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped chives, if desired.
Equipment
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- Measuring Spoons
- Baking Sheet and tinfoil for the roasted garlic
- Food Processor
- Rubber Spatula
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main ingredient in any hummus recipe is chickpeas. They are high in iron and B vitamins. This recipe also includes lemon, which of course has a high level of vitamin C. Adding the yummy roasted garlic boosts both vitamins C and B6. Hummus as a dip or spread is a great snack because it's high in fiber, antioxidants, and protein.
Serve your Roasted Garlic Hummus with fresh veggies like carrots and cucumbers, crackers, pretzels, and bagel chips. You can also make these delicious homemade pita chips to go with it!
Serving Suggestions
Here are some more ideas on how to serve garlic hummus:
- Blend hummus with olive oil and lemon juice to make an easy dressing.
- Use it instead of mayo or mustard on a sandwich.
- Try dipping fresh fruit like apple slices or dates instead of just veggies.
- Replace sour cream in your mashed potatoes with hummus.
- Add to your Meat and Cheese Platter with crackers.
Recipe Variations
We haven't tested these recipe variations, however, you might consider them if you want to personalize this recipe. If you do experiment, we'd love to know about it so leave us a comment or tag us on social media!
- To make this garlic hummus spicy, add roasted red jalapenos to taste.
- Chop ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes and a couple of fresh basil leaves. Stir the sun-dried tomatoes and basil into the hummus.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of curry powder to your hummus.
- Toast pine nuts in a skillet and stir them into the hummus. Garnish with parsley.
- Mix in ½ cup of roasted red peppers
If you love hummus, be sure to try our chocolate dessert hummus, too.
Your family and friends will love this tasty dish! Be sure to pin the recipe for later.
Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe
Tahini is optional in this recipe, but I strongly recommend it. It's basically sesame seed butter and it adds a lot of flavor to your hummus.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
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Ingredients
Roasted Garlic
- 1 large head fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Hummus
- 1 can 15 oz can chickpeas – drained reserve the liquid
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon Tahini optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoon reserved chickpea liquid
- Roasted Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon chives + pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
For the Roasted Garlic
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees and cut off about ¼ inch of the top of the garlic to expose garlic. (It's ok if you aren't able to cut off every clove.)1 large head fresh garlic
- Place the head of garlic on top of a sheet of foil and drizzle olive oil over the garlic.2 tablespoon olive oil
- Wrap in the foil and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before handling.
- Carefully remove the skin and discard. Keep the roasted cloves for the hummus.
For the Hummus
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, pepper, tahini, cumin and pulse for a couple of minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the food processor.1 can 15 oz can chickpeas – drained, Juice from ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon Tahini, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, salt & pepper to taste, 2-3 tablespoon reserved chickpea liquid
- Pulse again for another minute and scrape down the sides once again.
- Add the olive oil and all the cloves of garlic, Pulse again in the food processor until smooth and creamy and add additional olive oil as needed.Roasted Garlic Cloves
- Serve in a dish and drizzle with extra olive oil. Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped chives, if desired.1 teaspoon chives + pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish, 2 tablespoon olive oil
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Debra c. says
This looks absolutely amazing! I’d love all of the ideas you’ve presented to go along with this also. Are usually just choose pita chips! Now I have lots more possibilities!
Ang Paris says
Thanks for stopping by, Deb!