Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus
Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 15oz can chick peas rinsed and drained
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
For Serving
- Varies Fresh veggies: cucumbers, carrots, etc. bite size
- Varies Warm pita or naan bread
- Varies Mixed Kalamata or Greek olives
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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 place in pre-heated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Add remaining olive oil, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, water, ground cumin and cayenne pepper to a blender or food processor. Once cool, remove roasted garlic cloves from outer skin and add to the container.
- Blend until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings or add salt, as desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables and Kalamata olives. Enjoy!